Apprentice Engineering CAD Operator/Designer
JOHNSON SHOPFITTERS UK LIMITED
Apprenticeship Level 3
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About the Role
The Cad technician / designer plays a crucial role in the day-to-day operation of the company and provides vital design and production information and support to the Project Managers to ensure correct interpretation and development of clients required brief on wide variety of retail fit out, shopfitting and commercial fit out projects.
This position requires exceptional attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, the ability to focus, work under pressure and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced and varied
environment.
Main Duties & Responsibilities include:
- Establish, develop and manage relationships with all appropriate parties, delivering exceptional client and internal client service
- Develop and maintain internal ‘team’ ethos through colleague respect, interaction, support and personal development assistance
- Assist in the production and maintenance of the design data and material library
- Support / assist in on site dimensional and dilapidations surveys of fit out / shop fit projects nationwide around the UK
Progress design capabilities and skills to enable production of detailed survey drawings independently following site surveys:
- Support current design team with their day-to-day duties:
- Becoming experienced in CAD design methodology and working
Learning planning and statutory application approval requirements and processes - Utilising Revit software to produce 3D design models
- Developing ability to produce fixture and fixings schedule, and manage stock position and forecast stock requirements of all shop fittings and materials from Revit software and drawing models
- Assist design manager in managing large, fast paced workload to tight deadlines
- Assist design team in client meetings to develop designs to meet client requirements and brief
- Liaise with management and other stakeholders of Johnston Fitout Group for providing general day to day design and drawing support
- Ensure continuation of study, development of academic and practical skills and qualifications
- Establish continuous professional development plan, short medium and long term to enable JSF (UK) Limited to support and develop your personal and professional aspirations
- Any other ad-hoc duties as assigned
You must be able to travel to and from work and college.
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
The Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage guide is updated every April (ANMW): https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates
- Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a higher-level apprenticeship or full-time employment for the right candidates
About the Training
Training will be at North Lindsey College where you will access a wide range of facilities on offer
- Day release
- You will undertake the Engineering Design and Draughtsperson Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
- You will undertake Functional Skills for English and/or Maths if needed
- You will undertake both on and off-the-job training by a team of industry qualified professionals to give you the best skills, knowledge and experience that will help you become a CAD Designer/Operator of the future!
About the Employer
Johnston Shopfitters your partner in Design, Manufacture, Print, Installation & Project Management of Bespoke & Standard Commercial and Retail Turn-Key Fit-Outs.
We aim to be regarded as the leading provider of fit-out services and equipment to all retail and commercial sectors. Providing our customers with a reputational led focus on excellence in design, build, manufacture, installation and customer service.
Serving the Irish retail sector for over 75 years, Johnston Shopfitters have established a reputation for being the market leader in full turnkey retail installations. Through a unique mix of traditional skills and cutting-edge technology we have developed over time a distinctive range of products and services, to offer our clients the very latest in unique shopfitting packages.
With a heavy focus on creative design from our dedicated CAD/CAM design team, we can bring your retail space to life and maximise the functionality and aesthetics of your store to ensure your customers have the best shopping experience possible.
We have our own in-house manufacturing facility, using the very latest technology, which can produce stunning timber, metal and/or glass bespoke units to best merchandise your product offering. Our experienced installation teams and dedicated project management service bring your vision to life ensuring your project is completed within budget and always on time.
Skills Required
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
Training Provider
DN COLLEGES GROUP
Course/Training
Engineering design and draughtsperson (level 3)
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