Electrical CAD Technician

Electrical CAD Technician
Location: Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £27,000 – £30,000 (dependent on experience) + excellent benefits
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (flexible start 8:00–9:00am)
  
Are you an experienced CAD Technician looking to take the next step in a hands-on engineering environment where your work directly contributes to real-world projects?
  
We’re working with a specialist engineering manufacturer in Great Yarmouth experiencing continued growth and increased workload, now looking to bring in an Electrical CAD Technician to support projects from concept through to production.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with AutoCAD experience who wants to move beyond basic drafting into full project involvement, technical ownership, and long-term development.
  
What you’ll be doing:

Producing accurate 2D and 3D CAD drawings using AutoCAD and Inventor
Supporting projects from initial enquiry through to manufacturing and installation
Creating and maintaining Bills of Materials (BOMs) and technical documentation
Working closely with engineering, projects, and production teams
Assisting with component selection and supplier liaison
Ensuring designs meet engineering and industry standards
Maintaining accurate records, part numbers, and technical data   
What we’re looking for:

2–3 years’ experience using AutoCAD
Strong understanding of technical drawings and engineering principles
Experience with Inventor (advantageous)
Electrical design knowledge, such as cable sizing or protection systems (advantageous)
Understanding of hazardous area environments (advantageous)
Engineering qualification – electrical or mechanical (advantageous)
Experience working to recognised engineering standards (advantageous)   
Why apply?

Work on real engineering projects from day one – not just training exercises
Join a growing, stable business with increasing demand
Flexible working hours supporting work-life balance
Opportunity to build skills across design, manufacturing, and engineering projects
Supportive team environment with scope to develop long-term   
Why Join Hales Group?
At Hales Group, we put our candidates first. Our long-established Lowestoft-based team is dedicated to helping you secure the right opportunity and supporting you throughout your career journey.
  
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