CAD Programmer

Job description

CAD Programmer

Leicester

£35,000 per annum

Full-time | 40 hours per week

The Company

We are recruiting for a CAD Programmer to join a well-established and growing sheet metal and laser cutting manufacturing business in Leicester.

This role would suit someone with experience in 2D CAD and SolidWorks, ideally from a laser cutting, sheet metal, or fabrication background, who enjoys turning engineering drawings into accurate CNC programs for production.

Working as part of a skilled engineering and fabrication team, you will be responsible for producing dimensionally accurate drawings, nesting components, and creating CNC programs for laser cutting and sheet metal manufacturing processes.

The Role

• Producing 2D CAD drawings and flat patterns using SolidWorks
• Programming CNC laser cutting machines within agreed production timescales
• Nesting drawings to maximise material usage and production efficiency
• Creating and maintaining accurate CAD/CAM programs for manufacturing
• Supporting the fabrication team with folding, forming and assembly instructions
• Reviewing and improving existing programs to increase efficiency and reduce waste
• Working closely with production teams to ensure smooth manufacturing processes

Experience Required

• Experience working as a CAD Programmer, CAD/CAM Programmer or similar
• Strong experience with 2D CAD and SolidWorks
• Background in laser cutting, sheet metal or fabrication
• Experience with CAD/CAM programming and nesting software
• Familiarity with Trumpf lasers is highly desirable
• Experience with Lantek, Oseon or TruTops software would be beneficial
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability

The Package

• Salary £35,000 per year
• 40-hour working week
• Enhanced holiday allowance (plus service-related increases)
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Onsite gym
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Onsite parking and staff canteen
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

If you're an experienced CAD Programmer with a background in laser cutting or sheet metal fabrication, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing engineering company investing heavily in its people, technology, and future.

To apply, please send your CV for immediate consideration.

Next Steps

Apply to this Recruitment Consultant role through this advert.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Rob Weatherhead in our Engineering team on 0116 262 3733.

If successful, you will need to digitally register with our agency (if you haven’t already done so). If you have not been contacted regarding your application within 7 days, please assume that you have not been successful. We will, however, retain your application for any future roles for which you may be suitable.

About Regional Recruitment

This position is being advertised by Regional Recruitment Ltd, an award-winning independent recruitment agency established in 2008. We specialise in permanent, temporary, and contract opportunities across the Commercial, Construction, Industrial, Technology, and Engineering sectors.

To explore more roles available across the UK, please visit www.regionalrecruitment.com

Telephone: 0116 262 3733

Email: info@regionalrecruitment.com

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Leicester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English