Apprentice Administrator/Trainee CAD Support
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Company: Barclay & Mathieson Ltd
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Location: Shoeburyness, SS3 9RE
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Business and administration
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Ref: NAS-2000017377
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Application Deadline Date: 31/03/2026
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Start Date: 01/04/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm (1-hour lunch)
Brief Description
As an apprentice, you will support the Drawing Office and Production team in preparing and processing customer drawings and NC files, as well as supporting with admin tasks. Over time, you will learn how to optimise cutting patterns and ensure customer requirements are accurately translated into production-ready information.
Training to be Provided
- You will achieve the Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard
- There are 8 workshops you will need to attend via Teams
- You will have a mentor for one-to-one teaching and learning
- To include off the job training
- In-house training will be given to support specifics of the role
Future Prospects
- A structured apprenticeship pathway
- Ongoing mentoring and support from experienced professionals
- Opportunities for long-term progression within the business
- A supportive environment where learning and development are encouraged
Vacancy Detail
Key Responsibilities (with training and support):
- Learn to import NC files and customer drawings into CAD software
- Assist with checking and cleaning DXF/DWG files to prepare them for nesting
- Support the nesting of drilling and cutting jobs to minimise material waste
- Learn how to identify suitable cutting methods (plasma, gas, laser) based on material type and thickness
- Help prepare detailed job packs for production, including drawing revisions and cutting patterns
- Support the creation and amendment of drawings for customer approval
- Assist the Sales team with processing cutting lists and basic feasibility checks
- Generate cutting patterns for production planning under supervision
- Learn how to understand machine capabilities and limitations
- Help maintain accurate documentation and records within company systems (e.g. Stockmaster)
- Support stock control processes and the tracking of materials where required
- Contribute to reporting and continuous improvement activities, including optimisation and waste reduction
Skills and Qualities We’re Looking For:
- A genuine interest in engineering, manufacturing or technical drawing
- Eagerness to learn and develop new skills
- Good attention to detail and willingness to work accurately
- Basic IT skills (Microsoft Office and general computer use)
- An interest in or basic understanding of CAD software (training will be provided)
- Good communication skills and the confidence to ask questions
- A positive attitude and the ability to work as part of a team