CAD Technician – Bespoke Joinery & Shopfitting

About the role

Our client, a leading shopfitting and bespoke joinery company, is seeking a CAD Technician to join a small, collaborative design team. You will translate architectural concepts and 3D visuals into accurate 2D and 3D drawings, supporting projects from initial design through to manufacture and installation.

Key responsibilities

• Interpret architectural drawings and 3D models to produce detailed CAD drawings using AutoCAD, Inventor or similar software.
• Create shop drawings, fabrication drawings, cutting lists and technical details for joinery and shopfitting projects.
• Prepare and release approved drawings and technical information to the workshop and production teams.
• Liaise with designers, project managers, clients and contractors to clarify technical requirements.
• Ensure all documentation meets client specifications, industry standards and internal quality criteria.
• Provide ongoing technical support to production teams throughout each project lifecycle.

Required profile

• Minimum two years’ experience as a CAD Technician, CAD Engineer or draughtsperson.
• Proven experience producing drawings for manufacture in joinery, shopfitting or metalwork.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and fabrication processes.
• Ability to read and translate architectural drawings into working documents.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Required skills

• AutoCAD
• Autodesk Inventor (or equivalent CAD software)

What we offer

• Competitive salary £30,000‑£37,000 (DOE).
• 44‑hour work week with flexible start times.
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, allocated over Christmas & New Year.
• Pension scheme, life insurance and free on‑site parking.