Job Description

Kickstart Your Career in Design with a Multi-Award-Winning, Family-Owned Business

JOB SUMMARY

We're looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Trainee CAD Technician to join our dynamic design team in the commercial kitchen and foodservice industry. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone eager to develop a career in CAD design, especially within hospitality and catering. You'll play a key role in producing technical drawings, kitchen layouts, service drawings, and 3D visuals--supporting both our internal teams and external clients.

Key Responsibilities

Generate project and drawing numbers using our NWCE drawing list system. Produce detailed kitchen layouts in Revit, following client briefs and project manager guidance. Build accurate equipment legends using the software plugins, ensuring all data matches manufacturer specification sheets. Interpret survey information from project managers to create both existing and proposed layout drawings. Work closely with project managers to deliver precise service drawings at every stage of the project. Create and issue fabrication drawings for the estimating department to evaluate costs. Develop 3D visuals and walkthroughs using our software as needed. Prioritise and track your design workload through Microsoft Teams, under direction from the Design Manager. Support the sales department with your design expertise and technical know-how. Keep digital project folders well-organised and accessible for use across departments. Assemble physical project folders with current drawings to assist the sales and estimating teams in quoting. Take part in (and sometimes lead) design meetings with clients and colleagues. Design front-of-house (FOH) areas such as coffee shops and counters, and produce related material schedules and 3D renders. Help develop custom Revit families, including models for bespoke fabrications or adapting existing models when needed. Build and maintain positive relationships with clients.
Requirements

Essential:

Basic experience or education in CAD or design-related software (such as AutoCAD or Revit) Strong attention to detail and good spatial awareness Well-organised and able to juggle multiple tasks Effective communicator and a team player
Desirable:

Able to interpret technical drawings and manufacturer specifications Familiarity with Revit and 3d design software Experience (even limited) with kitchen or foodservice design Interest in interior design or materials specification for FOH spaces Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Teams
Training & Development

As a trainee, you'll get hands-on training and mentoring from experienced designers, with real opportunities for professional growth and career progression within our company.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship

Pay: Up to 12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Company events Company pension Employee mentoring programme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person