Trainee CAD Technician

Trainee CAD Technician

BLADE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT LTD

About Us

We are an expanding business looking for a motivated individual to join our team as a CAD Technician. This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills and grow with the company while supporting a wide range of traffic management projects across the whole of the UK.

As a CAD Technician, you will be responsible for creating accurate and detailed traffic management plans using AutoCAD. You will work closely with councils, clients, and our projects team to deliver schemes such as Give and Take Systems, Priority Systems, Two‑Way Traffic lights, Stop and Go Systems, Road Closures and more. The role also involves responding to council requests, adapting and amending plans, and helping ensure works are scheduled and delivered on time.

This is a full‑time, permanent role based at our head office in Bradford. Office hours are 08:00 am to 05:30 pm (42.5 hours per week) with occasional overtime available during busy periods.

• Producing high‑quality technical drawings using AutoCAD.
• Ensuring all drawings comply with Chapter 8 standards.
• Supporting the projects team with technical administration.
• Liaising with surveyors to produce accurate drawings.
• Working alongside and learning from the Senior CAD Technician.

• Strong computer literacy, particularly in AutoCAD.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage deadlines and perform under pressure.
• Confident communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Eagerness to learn and develop within the role.

• The opportunity to grow and develop within a supportive team.
• Exposure to a variety of traffic management schemes and projects.
• Training and mentoring from experienced technicians.

Location:

Bradford, United Kingdom