CAD Technician/Designer Apprentice
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Company: BUILDAKIT (UK) LIMITED
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Location: LANCASHIRE, BB9 8DN
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000018754
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Application Deadline Date: 20/04/2026
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Start Date: 27/04/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Thursday, 8.00am to 5.00pm. Friday, 8.00am to 2.30pm.
Brief Description
Leading offsite manufacturer requires a talented person to join our design team. Developing and further progressing your skillset focusing on CAD for creating detailed, buildable designs and manufacturing drawing for timber frame structures.
Training to be Provided
- 2 ½ Year Apprenticeship Programme
- Design Technician, Knowledge, skills & Behaviours - delivered in the workplace
- Level 3 BTEC in Construction and the Built Environment - Day Release or Remote Delivery (Optional qualification)
- Specialist Training Programme Blocks of your choice
- End Point Assessment - Knowledge Test, Practical Test and Presentation/Interview Specialist training in structural steel modelling (Tekla Structures and BIM processes)
Future Prospects
Progression is dependent on the individual and how keen they are to develop. We are a small family business and always on the lookout for keen individuals who are looking for opportunities.
Vacancy Detail
- Responsible for creating detailed, buildable designs and manufacturing drawings for timber frame structures
- Produce accurate 2D and 3D CAD drawings and models for timber frame projects, including wall panels, floor joists, roof trusses, and cassettes
- Generate detailed construction information, material quantity take-offs cutting lists, and CNC (computer numerical control) files for the manufacturing team
- Ensuring compliance with building regulations
- Working closely with architects, structural engineers, project managers, and internal factory/site teams to translate initial concepts into accurate, buildable designs and resolve any technical queries or detailing issues
- Collaborating with various project teams
Other Information
Applicants need to have a full driver licence or live in a commutable distance from the office.