Apprentice CAD Draughtsperson

G-TECH ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS LTD

HUMBERSTON (DN36 4AW)

Closes in 17 days (Monday 18 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 30 July 2025

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Summary

Are you passionate about design, detail, and technology? Want to kick-start your career in engineering while earning and learning? We’re looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice CAD Draughtsperson to join our team and become part of a supportive and innovative engineering environment.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Engineering design technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 17:00

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

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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

As an Apprentice CAD Draughtsperson, you will work alongside experienced engineers and draughtspeople, learning how to create accurate technical drawings and 2D models using industry-standard CAD software

You’ll support real-world projects from concept to completion and gain valuable insights into the design and manufacturing process.

What You’ll Learn:

  • How to produce high-quality 2D CAD drawings and models
  • Interpretation of technical drawings and specifications
  • Engineering principles and design standards
  • Collaboration with engineers, designers, and project managers
  • Use of software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar
  • Compliance with health and safety and quality standards

Where you'll work

UNIT C1
GOLDBANK BUSINESS PARK
WILTON ROAD
HUMBERSTON
DN36 4AW

Training

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

Training provider

TEC PARTNERSHIP

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.

Training schedule

  • Our Engineering Design Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship is delivered on a college day-release model
  • The successful candidate will attend once day each week (in term-time) at East Riding College, Flemingate Centre, Armstrong Way, Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU17 0GH
  • You will complete a mixture of on and off the job training, including workshops, face to face training and online sessions. You’ll also be supported by your colleagues at all times, and will have a full induction
  • You will have a review every 8-12 weeks with your Line Manager and Trainer to discuss

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C)
  • Maths (grade 4/C)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Patience

About this employer

Established in 2002, G-Tech Electrical Contractors Ltd is a well-respected industrial and commercial electrical contractor based in the Grimsby area. Founded by directors Simon Furneaux and Guy Wakefield—who continue to lead the company today—G-Tech has built a reputation for delivering high-quality, bespoke turnkey projects on time, within budget, and to the complete satisfaction of our clients. With a projected annual turnover of £2.5 million, we combine the professionalism of a larger contractor with the flexibility and personal approach of a smaller business. Every project is overseen by a director, ensuring a hands-on, supportive management style that values quality, safety, and client satisfaction above all else. We’re committed to creating a positive and long-term working environment for our employees. Investing in our people is at the heart of our business strategy. We provide ongoing training and career development, encouraging everyone in our team—from office staff to site engineers—to grow with us and reach their full potential. At G-Tech, you’re not just another employee—you’re a key part of a close-knit team that prides itself on excellence, reliability, and integrity. If you're looking to join a forward-thinking, supportive company that values your skills and wants to help you develop a long-term career, we’d love to hear from you.

https://www.gtech-electrical.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

• Company pension • Free parking • On-site parking

After this apprenticeship

  • G-Tech Electrical Services’ apprentice programme provides a fantastic opportunity for apprentices to build a strong foundation of capability that could lead to a permanent job role, and possible internal progression
  • You’ll gain a great deal of specialist knowledge as you progress through your apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TEC PARTNERSHIP

Jade Bishop

bishopj@eastridingcollege.ac.uk

01482390781

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000334663.

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Closes in 17 days (Monday 18 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

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