CAD Technician - Melton Mowbray - £45,000 + Annual Bonus +12% Pension + 27 Days Holiday (exl. PH), BUPA Healthcare, Life Insurance, Christmas Bonus and Regular Team Events
We're representing a forward-thinking engineering business delivering high-spec solutions across the oil & gas, petrochemical, and energy sectors.
They are looking for an additional CAD Technician.
This role comes with a substantial benefits package including an Annual Bonus +12% Pension + 27 Days Holiday (exl. PH), BUPA Healthcare, Life Insurance, Christmas Bonus and Regular Team Events
Known for precision, technical innovation, and a collaborative culture, this is an ideal opportunity for an experienced drafter who thrives in a hands-on, engineering-led environment.
As a CAD Technician / Instrumentation & Controls Drafter, you'll work alongside skilled engineers to turn system concepts into fully engineered drawing packages that support fabrication, installation, and commissioning. Your drawings will directly contribute to real-world performance, from control panels to complex combustion systems.
What You’ll Be Doing – Day to Day
Develop High-Quality Technical Drawings
* Create comprehensive drawing packages using AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical, covering P&IDs, loop diagrams, hook-up drawings, Boolean logic, and control schematics.
* Produce detailed wiring diagrams for both local and PLC-based control panels, ensuring all connections and configurations are accurately represented.
* Generate general arrangement (GA) drawings for control panels and instrumentation layouts, optimised for ease of installation and maintenance.
Interpret Engineering Requirements
* Work closely with Controls Engineers to understand control philosophies, instrumentation layouts, and system design intent.
* Translate complex project specifications into logical, functional drawings that can be easily followed by production teams, installation contractors, and commissioning engineers.
* Engage in detailed design reviews to ensure alignment with project scope and functional requirements.
Bill of Materials & Documentation Control
* Compile full and accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) that support purchasing and production activities.
* Ensure every component listed in the BOM corresponds with the design drawings and meets customer or internal specification.
* Track revisions and maintain version control across all drawing and document sets using standardised templates and web-based document systems.
Liaise with the Workshop and Production Teams
* Carry out regular on-site visits to the fabrication workshop, collaborating with build teams to resolve design queries and support real-time updates.
* Make live edits to drawings based on feedback from technicians and assembly engineers, ensuring clarity and manufacturability.
* Provide clarification or redline drawings where needed to address non-conformities or late-stage design changes.
Create and Manage ‘As-Built’ Documentation
* Following installation or project handover, generate accurate ‘as-built’ documentation reflecting all final changes made during construction or commissioning.
* Validate installation routes, panel layouts, and instrumentation connections on-site to confirm drawing accuracy.
Maintain Rigorous Quality Standards
* Review your own and peers’ drawings to uphold drafting standards, ensure completeness, and eliminate errors or inconsistencies.
* Participate in internal reviews and formal drawing approvals to meet engineering sign-off protocols.
Software & System Use
* Use AutoCAD/AutoCAD Electrical confidently to develop and edit all required documentation.
* Use Microsoft Excel and Word for documentation control, part referencing, and data entry.
* Navigate web-based platforms for drawing uploads, change requests, and project workflows.
What We’re Looking For
* Strong AutoCAD / AutoCAD Electrical experience in a control or instrumentation context
* In-depth knowledge of panel layout design, electrical wiring schematics, and industrial control systems
* Proven ability to produce and manage full Bills of Materials
* Comfortable working to tight deadlines across multiple simultaneous projects
* Understanding of process control and instrumentation standards, including familiarity with P&IDs
* An engineering qualification (or equivalent hands-on drafting/design experience)
* Excellent attention to detail, planning and organisational skills
You’ll Also Need
* A full, valid UK driving licence
* To live within a 1-hour commute of the Stamford office (PE9 4AQ)
What’s In It for You
* Varied and impactful work on complex engineering systems
* A stable and collaborative environment where your input truly matters
* Direct involvement in project delivery — from concept to completion
* Ongoing technical exposure and career growth within a respected team
If you’re ready to bring your technical skills to an engineering team that values clarity, precision, and quality – apply today and let’s talk.
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