CAD Designer Trainee

Job description

CAD Designer Trainee

Location: Cwmbran, NP44 3AX, South WalesSalary: Starting at £27k per annum salary, negotiable DOEContract: Permanent, Full timeBasic Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8am - 5pm / Friday: 8am - 2.30pm (it will on occasion be required that the successful applicant works outside of these hours so some flexibility will be needed)

About the company

Woodside Joinery is a family business that has a long tradition of specialising in the creation of high-quality bespoke staircases and staircase furniture. Our staircases are designed, hand-crafted and fitted by some of the country's finest craftsmen. We combine knowledge, skill and passion to create staircases that will become the focal point of the home. Woodside Joinery operates throughout the UK.

CAD Designer - About the role:

As an trainee CAD designer, we will be training you to produce detailed working drawings from both architects/designers' drawings and survey measurements. You will be able to format these into a presentable sign-off package for customer approval prior to production as well as producing cutting sheets and production drawings for workshop construction and installation.

This role can involve problem solving and the integration of various materials to achieve the desired finish of the customer.

Duties:

As an trainee CAD designer, you will learn to take ownership of:

• Producing detailed working drawings &3D visuals from both architects/designers’ drawings and survey measurements.
• Producing clear and accurate sign-off drawings for customers approval and workshop production.
• Liaising with architects and designers to coordinate design concepts into the production process
• Designing staircases from scratch using specialised software (training will be provided)
• Designing and programming toolpaths for complex 3D components.
• Producing cutting lists based on drawings for material ordering and machining

The successful applicant should:

• Be able to work both autonomously and as part of a team
• Be able to complete work to tight schedules and deadlines
• Be computer literate to a high standard
• Be able to interpret and work from architectural plans/drawings
• Carry out any other duties within the business as may be allocated from time to time.
• ...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Ty Coch

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

24-10-2026

Profession type

Design / Fashion

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