CAD Technician & Document Controller

CAD Technician

Location: UK Defence Academy, Swindon, SN6 8LA
Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 depending on experience plus excellent benefits
Schedule: Permanent, full time, Monday to Thursday 8:00am – 4:00pm, Friday 8:00am – 3:30pm

Ready to impact a better future?
As a CAD Technician in our Estates Management team, you’ll support the control and management of key estate documentation while producing and modifying CAD drawings that help maintain and develop vital infrastructure.

Your work will play a meaningful role in ensuring the Defence Academy operates efficiently and safely. By maintaining accurate technical records and contributing to well-managed assets, you’ll help create an environment where critical training for UK Armed Forces and international personnel can thrive.

What you’ll do as a CAD Technician
You’ll be entrusted to:

• Produce and modify 2D CAD drawings using AutoCAD to support site assets
• Maintain and manage the technical library and drawing register
• Ensure accuracy and compliance of all drawings and specifications
• Support document control processes, including CAFM system updates and records management
• Coordinate and check design information from internal teams and external partners
• Contribute to process improvements and standardisation across the estate

Does this sound like you?
You’ll be a great fit for this role if you have:

• Proven experience using AutoCAD in a similar environment
• Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable

• HND in Architectural Technology or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Background in document control, estates, or facilities management

Vetting and checks:
This role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance, which involves verifying your identity, employment history, nationality, and criminal record to meet government security standards. Please note that UK residency requirements may apply for certain levels of clearance. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire so we can identify and provide any support you may need to undertake the role effectively.

Discover all you need to keep growing
We’re one of the top 1% of international employers, so you can have confidence you’ll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we’re proud to offer clear development opportunities – and the support and tools to help you seize them.

What we offer

• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays (and the option to buy up to five additional leave days each year)
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Training and development: Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
• Health and wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
• Discounts: Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
• Charity: Paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity
• Employee networks: Our networks support inclusion and connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, veterans, and people from all cultural backgrounds.

Let’s impact a better future, together. Apply today.

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At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. As a proud Disability Confident Leader and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard, disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. 

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