CAD Technician

Dovetail RecruitmentFerndownreedpublished 11/10/2026

CAD Technician Job in Ferndown

£28,000 – £32,000 | Monday to Friday | 37.5 hours per week

Are you a technically minded individual with a passion for design and an eye for detail? Looking for an opportunity to develop your CAD skills and work on interesting projects within a successful manufacturing business?

Dovetail Recruitment is delighted to be working with a well-established and successful manufacturing company in Ferndown, who are looking to welcome a CAD Technician to their friendly and established Contracts Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to become involved in projects from the initial design stage right through to manufacture, working closely with a variety of customers, contractors and manufacturing partners. Our client is also open to hearing from trainee applicants with some AutoCAD knowledge and a genuine interest in developing a career within the industry. Full product and system training will be provided.

What’s on Offer?

  • Salary of £28,000 – £32,000 per annum, dependent on experience
  • Monday to Friday working week – 37.5 hours
  • Working hours between 8.00am and 4.30pm
  • Company pension scheme
  • Monthly pay
  • Full product and system training
  • The opportunity to develop your technical skills within an established manufacturing business

The Role – What Will You Be Doing?

  • You will play an important part in supporting projects through their full lifecycle, with responsibilities including:
  • Managing projects from initial design and specification through to manufacture
  • Producing accurate technical drawings using AutoCAD
  • Preparing technical documentation and sample submittals
  • Working closely with contractors, architects and end users
  • Managing project documentation through online, intranet-based document control systems
  • Preparing associated technical documentation to ensure compliance
  • Liaising with manufacturing partners to help ensure projects progress smoothly
  • Supporting improvements to processes and ways of working

What Are We Looking For?

We are keen to hear from candidates who have a good technical understanding, enjoy working with drawings, and take pride in producing accurate and high-quality work.

Ideally, you will have:

  • Experience using AutoCAD and producing technical drawings
  • Previous exposure to the construction or manufacturing industry would be advantageous
  • A methodical approach with excellent attention to detail
  • The ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines
  • Strong communication skills and the confidence to liaise with different people
  • A positive, team-focused attitude
  • Commercial awareness and an interest in continuous improvement

If you are looking for your next step as a CAD Technician and if would like to develop your skills within a successful and supportive manufacturing environment, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Suzanne at Dovetail Recruitment to find out more about this CAD Technician opportunity in Ferndown.