Apprentice CAD Technician
Network Plus
May 28, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Worsley, Manchester, United Kingdom
£18,720 - £29,741 GBP yearly
Engineering & Design
Join Network Plus as an Apprentice CAD Technician and take the first step into a career in design and engineering within the utilities sector. Working alongside experienced designers, you’ll support the production of technical drawings and plans for water infrastructure projects, learning how to use AutoCAD and industry design standards in a real-world environment.
You’ll gain hands-on experience producing overview, scope, and as-laid drawings, supporting site investigations, reviewing STAT plans, and assisting with private land and notice plan drawings. This role is ideal for someone organised, detail-focused, and eager to build technical skills while developing an understanding of the UK water industry and engineering design processes.
You’ll gain hands-on experience producing overview, scope, and as-laid drawings, supporting site investigations, reviewing STAT plans, and assisting with private land and notice plan drawings. This role is ideal for someone organised, detail-focused, and eager to build technical skills while developing an understanding of the UK water industry and engineering design processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Private Land Drawing (Land Referencing, Section 6, Section 159 & Section 168 Notice Plans)
- Site Investigation Drawings (Trial Hole/Coupon Cut/Sample Cut)
- Completing Overview Drawings / Scope Drawings
- Producing detailed design & as-laid drawings using AutoCAD in accordance with the client's asset design standards and procedures.
- Support the design team by creating high-quality detailed technical drawings, plans and general arrangements.
- Produce CAD plans using operational mark-up sketches
- Support the design team by completing basic administrative tasks
- Requesting & reviewing STAT plans
Experience and Qualifications
- Keen to learn relevant Engineering specifications that apply to the water industry
- Enthusiastic about developing AutoCAD skills
- Competent in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Ability to work as part of a team
Salary and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.
Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.
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