CAD Technician

Barrett Steel Tubes is part of Barrett Steel Limited, the UK's largest steel stockholder with over 150 years of heritage. The group is family owned, made up of 29 sites and holds over 120,000 tonnes of steel stock. Barrett Steel is committed to providing innovative and exceptional service by continuously investing in the latest processing machinery and materials handling equipment. Customer needs and community support are at the heart of everything, ensuring Barrett Steel is always your local steel stockholder.

This is not a design role. It is an end-to-end, customer-focused technical role, translating customer specifications into digital drawings, 3D models, and CNC programs for profiling machinery. You will work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, collaborating closely with internal teams, machine operators, and customers to ensure accurate production programming. The role plays a key part in maintaining efficient workflows and achieving optimal machine performance through clear communication, attention to detail, and practical problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Interpret, create & produce accurate digital drawings and 3D models based on customer specifications.
• Program CNC profiling machines, including Laser, Plasma, Gas, Drilling machines.
• Update and maintain the customer drawing database.
• Produce accurate costing estimates as required for customer enquiries or product development.
• Minimise waste and scrap across all programs.
• Work with operators to achieve overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Perform daily customer liaison to ensure clarity and alignment.
• Liaise with all internal departments as required to maintain workflow efficiency.
• Complete any ad-hoc duties in line with operational requirements.

We Offer You

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Life assurance scheme
• Retail and leisure discount scheme
• Barrett Steel pension scheme
• Clear career progression pathways and on-the-job training opportunities

All About You – Essential Skills & Requirements

• Excellent verbal, written and numeracy skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage time and prioritise.
• Confident computer skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and use your own initiative.
• Positive, flexible attitude and strong willingness to learn new systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with 2D/3D CAD applications, preferably SolidWorks and Artube.

Behavioural Competencies

• Take an interest in the steel industry and understand what it means for your role.
• Inspire and engage people while taking ownership of results.
• Maintain high standards and show resilience in achieving performance targets.
• Support the development of others and contribute ideas to improve our processes.
• Collaborate effectively to build long-term relationships.
• Embrace change, try new approaches, and help manage risk.

Why Work For Us

We provide a fantastic opportunity to work within a forward-thinking organisation that is respected as the UK's leading independent steel stockholder. Our people are the driving force behind Barrett Steel and we seek individuals who are passionate, hard-working, ambitious and demonstrate a can-do attitude to help us build and develop the business. Barrett Steel encourages innovative thinking and has an open door for people to lead and influence change.