CAD Technician Apprentice
PURE GROUP SERVICES
Buckinghamshire (MK15 8HQ)
Closes in 13 days (Monday 4 May 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 21 April 2026
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Summary
Pure Group is growing and looking for a motivated CAD Technician Apprentice to join our friendly, experienced team. Gain hands-on experience creating technical drawings for real projects, learn from skilled engineers, and complete a recognised apprenticeship while building a long-term career in design and engineering.
- Wage
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£16,640 a year
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Annual Salary
- Training course
- Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Sunday 30 August 2026
- Duration
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3 years 9 months
- Positions available
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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
If you’re tech-minded, organised, and keen to build a long-term career in design and engineering, this role offers the perfect blend of learning, responsibility, and progression.
What you’ll be doing:
As a CAD Technician Apprentice, you’ll support the business by creating and maintaining accurate technical drawings and assisting with IT and systems support. With guidance and training, you’ll develop valuable technical, IT and problem-solving skills, including:
- Learning to use AutoCAD to create, update, and maintain drawings
- Assisting with installation drawings for live projects
- Producing as-built (record) drawings
- Updating drawings for maintenance and servicing
- Managing drawing libraries and specifications
- Following CAD standards for accuracy and consistency
- Supporting CAFM and internal systems
- Assisting with IT equipment setup and general support
- Working closely with engineers and the Managing Director
- Completing apprenticeship training and applying learning on the job
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We advise you to submit your applications early to prevent disappointment.
Where you'll work
Technology House,
Michigan Drive
Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire
MK15 8HQ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE
Training course
Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
- Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
- Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO). European Norm (EN).
- Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals.
- Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles.
- Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems.
- Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders.
- Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
- Produce job specific technical outputs. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications.
- Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents.
- Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists.
- Follow standard operating procedures.
- Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery.
- Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests.
- Apply continuous improvement techniques.
- Apply team working principles.
- Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers.
- Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
- Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
- Carry out and record learning and development activities.
- Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
- Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
- Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
- Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO). European Norm (EN).
- Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals.
- Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles.
- Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems.
- Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders.
- Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
- Produce job specific technical outputs. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications.
- Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents.
- Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists.
- Follow standard operating procedures.
- Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery.
- Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests.
- Apply continuous improvement techniques.
- Apply team working principles.
- Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers.
- Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
- Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
- Carry out and record learning and development activities.
- Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
Training schedule
The successful candidate will complete the Engineering Manufacturing and Support Technician apprenticeship delivered by MK College. Training will combine off-the-job learning with practical, on-the-job experience.
You will receive structured training in:
- Using AutoCAD and understanding CAD standards
- Technical drawing principles and documentation
- Engineering support processes
- IT systems and CAFM systems
- Health & safety and workplace best practice
- Apprenticeship training will support both technical development and professional skills
Requirements
Essential qualifications
“GCSE” in:
- “Maths” (grade 9-5)
- “English” (grade 9-4)
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Time management
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Organisation
- Problem solving
- Teamwork
- Willingness to learn
- Reliability
- CAD interest
Other requirements
This role is primarily office-based, with occasional site visits to support drawing updates and information gathering, therefore a driving licence is preferred. You’ll work both independently and closely alongside engineers and the wider team, and must be comfortable using computers and learning new systems and software as part of the role. Predicted grades will be accepted. However, any offers made will be conditional, pending actual grades.
About this employer
With over 20 years of industry experience, the company has established a strong reputation for delivering high‑quality workmanship and exceptional customer service across its specialist divisions, including Property Care, Plumbing & Heating, and Air Conditioning. As a CAD Technical Apprentice, you’ll play an important role in supporting these divisions by producing accurate technical drawings and maintaining key project and site information. You’ll work closely with engineers and the wider team to help ensure projects are delivered efficiently and to the highest standards. Pure’s experienced teams provide end‑to‑end installation and ongoing maintenance services, offering customers a professional, reliable, and seamless service at every stage.
After this apprenticeship
Opportunities for progression into a permanent CAD or technical role will be discussed upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000027419.
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Closes in 13 days (Monday 4 May 2026 at 11:59pm)