CAD Apprentice

Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented CAD apprentice to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in computer-aided design (CAD) while working alongside experienced professionals on a variety of engineering and construction projects.

Wage

£13,741 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Engineering design technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm with 1 hour unpaid for lunch each day.

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 30 June 2025

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Assist in creating 2D and 3D drawings using AutoCAD and other design software
Update and modify existing CAD drawings as instructed by senior designers or engineers
Interpret technical drawings and specifications
Ensure drawing accuracy and compliance with project and industry standards
Collaborate with engineers and project managers to understand design requirements
Maintain an organised library of drawings and design files

Where you'll work

Russell House
Littleburn Industrial Estate
Durham
Durham
DH7 8HJ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

S.W. DURHAM TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Engineering design technician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Apply health and safety procedures and safe systems of work in compliance with regulations and standards.
Work in accordance with the design process, company management systems, policies and procedures.
Review and interpret technical information and requirements from different sources such as specifications, engineering drawings, concepts, stakeholders.
Identify and assess factors that affect designs such as materials, application, location, risk and environment.
Select materials and parts.
Propose and evaluate ideas for sustainable engineering concepts to solve engineering challenges.
Develop solutions that can be manufactured or built, and proven, operated and maintained during their operational life and decommissioned or recycled at the end of their operational life.
Provide feedback on engineering designs.
Apply quality assurance procedures to engineering drawings or models, including own designs and those of peers.
Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
Produce written documents, schedules and reports.
Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks with consideration for cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
Identify inaccuracies or discrepancies in drawings and specifications and propose solutions.
Incorporate changes to an existing design as a result of any modifications made during the as-built implementation.
Create concepts for system layouts and associated components.
Read, interpret and establish design intent.
Determine the correct tolerances for components of the design.
Follow equality, diversity and inclusion procedures.
Perform simple calculations to use in design drawings.
Use measuring techniques for reverse engineering.
Option 1. Produce general arrangements of electrical power.
Option 1. Produce detailed drawings of electrical power components such as wires connection, voltage, capacity, main switches.
Option 1. Identify cable types and application.
Option 1. Use digital tools such as CAD and BIM to produce electrical power project deliverables such as output drawings and electrical designs.
Option 2. Produce general arrangements of control and instrumentation designs.
Option 2. Produce detailed drawings of control and instrumentation components such as cable numbers, wire colours, junction block numbers and panel identification.
Option 2. Identify different cable types and appropriate application.
Option 2. Use digital tools such as CAD to produce control and instrumentation project deliverables.
Option 3. Produce general arrangements of mechanical designs.
Option 3. Produce detailed drawings of mechanical components such as part dimensions, shape and manufacture.
Option 3. Use digital tools such as CAD to produce mechanical project deliverables.
Option 4. Produce general arrangements of piping design.
Option 4. Produce detailed drawings of piping components such as pipework, ducts and fittings and including supports and skids.
Option 4. Use digital tools such as CAD or Plant Design Management Systems to produce piping design project deliverables.
Option 5. Produce general arrangements of structures showing multiple materials such as steel, concrete, masonry, timber.
Option 5. Produce detailed drawings for multiple materials such as steel, concrete, timber or masonry.
Option 5. Use digital tools such as CAD and BIM to produce structural project deliverables.
Apply health and safety procedures and safe systems of work in compliance with regulations and standards.
Work in accordance with the design process, company management systems, policies and procedures.
Review and interpret technical information and requirements from different sources such as specifications, engineering drawings, concepts, stakeholders.
Identify and assess factors that affect designs such as materials, application, location, risk and environment.
Select materials and parts.
Propose and evaluate ideas for sustainable engineering concepts to solve engineering challenges.
Develop solutions that can be manufactured or built, and proven, operated and maintained during their operational life and decommissioned or recycled at the end of their operational life.
Provide feedback on engineering designs.
Apply quality assurance procedures to engineering drawings or models, including own designs and those of peers.
Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
Produce written documents, schedules and reports.
Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks with consideration for cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
Identify inaccuracies or discrepancies in drawings and specifications and propose solutions.
Incorporate changes to an existing design as a result of any modifications made during the as-built implementation.
Create concepts for system layouts and associated components.
Read, interpret and establish design intent.
Determine the correct tolerances for components of the design.
Follow equality, diversity and inclusion procedures.
Perform simple calculations to use in design drawings.
Use measuring techniques for reverse engineering.

Your training plan

Training will take place in the form of in-house mentoring alongside an external training provider.

The training provider will be agreed upon successful employment.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4 or above)
Mathematics (grade 4 or above)

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

Engineering, Design, or related field (grade C or above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Team working
Initiative

About this company

Sirius Remediation Ltd is a valued part of the Sirius Engineering Group and proudly upholds its status as an employee-owned company. Our commitment to maintaining the highest standards in health, safety, and environmental performance is unwavering. Our team of skilled professionals collaborates closely with clients, regulators, and stakeholders to ensure compliance with pertinent legislation and to achieve sustainable, long-term outcomes. We place great importance on our employees and invest in their continuous development, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. Our commitment to building strong relationships and delivering exceptional service has established us as a trusted partner in the remediation industry.

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Company benefits

You will be entitled to all Sirius Benefits+ Scheme. They include: Health Cash Plan Eye Care Scheme Cycle and Tech Scheme Christmas Savings Club Instant Retail Discounts. Gym Discounts. Employee Assistant Helpline 24/7. 22 days of annual leave.

After this apprenticeship

A full-time permanent position will be offered after completion of the apprenticeship. Further training will also be offered.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SIRIUS REMEDIATION LTD

Jack Phillips

recruitment@thesiriusgroup.com

0191 378 9972

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000318491.

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Closes on Friday 6 June 2025

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