CAD Technician

CAD Designer – Sheet Metal Manufacturing

Location: Biggleswade

Salary: £30,000 to £40,000 DOE

Hours: Day Shift – Full time or part time candidates considered

Actio Recruitment are currently recruiting for a CAD Designer to join a well-established sheet metal manufacturing company based in Biggleswade.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled designer looking to work within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, supporting projects from concept through to production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Producing detailed 2D and 3D CAD drawings using SolidWorks.
• Creating manufacturing drawings for sheet metal fabrication.
• Developing designs in line with customer specifications and production requirements.
• Preparing accurate material and labour cost calculations.
• Liaising with customers, engineers, and production teams to ensure designs are practical and cost-effective.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the design and manufacturing process.
• Maintaining accurate design documentation and revision control.

Candidate Requirements:

• Previous experience in a CAD Designer role within sheet metal fabrication or manufacturing.
• Proficient in SolidWorks.
• Strong understanding of sheet metal design, fabrication processes, and manufacturing methods.
• Experience producing cost calculations and quotations.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and customer specifications.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and organisational abilities.

What's on Offer:

• Permanent day shift role.
• Salary 30-40kp/a
• Opportunity to join a successful business.

If you have experience in CAD design, SolidWorks, and sheet metal manufacturing and are looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Actio are a recruitment agency and an equal opportunities employer