CAD Technician

Location: Aflex - UK - Bradley Business Park

Watson‑Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is part of Spirax Group, a FTSE100 and FTSE4Good multi‑national industrial engineering Group with expertise in the control and management of steam, electric thermal solutions, peristaltic pumping and associated fluid technologies. When you join us, you will be integrated into a cooperative and encouraging team, participate in challenging yet critical work, and experience ongoing growth opportunities to help you achieve your full potential.

Job Summary

We are seeking a talented and motivated CAD Technician to join our dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities

• This is an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of the design process, transforming ideas into detailed, buildable solutions.
• As a CAD Technician, you’ll play a key role in supporting the creation and development of technical drawings and designs that directly contribute to real‑world engineering projects.
• You’ll be part of a collaborative environment where precision, creativity, and continuous improvement are highly valued.
• You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, ask questions, and contribute to improving processes, all while developing strong working relationships across the team and with external stakeholders.
• You will produce accurate 2D and 3D technical drawings using CAD software to support engineering and manufacturing requirements.
• Supporting Watson Marlow Group by preparing drawings for new and existing products or components.
• Supporting the sales team by developing practical design solutions to address customer requirements and challenges.
• You will support sales costings and purchasing teams in sourcing suitable components and materials to meet project and customer requirements.
• Interpreting design briefs, specifications, and technical information to translate concepts into detailed drawings for customers.
• Updating and revising existing drawings to reflect design changes and improvements.
• Check customer drawings for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal standards.
• Collaborating with colleagues across design, manufacturing, and assembly teams to ensure drawings meet practical and operational needs.
• Managing and maintaining drawing records, ensuring all files are organised, stored, and easily retrievable.
• Assisting in problem‑solving by contributing ideas and adjustments to improve designs and resolve technical challenges.
• Applying basic engineering knowledge and material understanding when developing and reviewing designs.
• Using IT systems and tools to support documentation, reporting, and communication across projects.

Skills / Experience

• Established IT skills, with experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Sound knowledge of basic engineering principles.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings accurately.
• Confident in reviewing colleagues’ work and providing constructive feedback to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Strong teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively on projects and technical enquiries.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills, both internally and externally.
• Good organisational and time management abilities, with the capability to meet deadlines.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, with creativity and innovation to develop effective design solutions.
• Competent mathematical skills to carry out appropriate calculations.
• Ability to organise, store, and retrieve technical drawings efficiently (training provided).
• Basic understanding of materials and their applications.
• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks (preferred, though training can be provided).
• Flexible and adaptable approach to decision‑making, with the ability to update and revise drawings at short notice.
• Strong design understanding, with the ability to visualise components and assemblies in both 2D and 3D environments (training provided).
• High level of attention to detail, ensuring the creation of accurate, clear, and comprehensive technical drawings (with provided training).

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Flexible working arrangements
• A generous holiday allowance
• Three days’ paid volunteering leave
• Additional support and benefits through our Everyone is Included Group Inclusion Plan

Everyone is Included at Spirax Group

We are passionate about creating inclusive and equitable working cultures where everyone can be themselves and achieve their full potential. For us, that means supportive teams and strong relationships where everyone’s contribution is valued - across social and cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, genders, gender identities, abilities, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, and everything else that makes us human and unique. We want everyone to be able to make their difference here, so we will always consider requests for flexible working. We know that everyone needs some extra help from time to time too, so we have introduced a range of additional benefits through our Group Inclusion Commitments.

Company Overview

At Watson‑Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, part of Spirax Group, we are driven by innovation and are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is empowered to make a difference. As a world leader in manufacturing peristaltic pumps and associated fluid path technologies for the life sciences and process industries, we offer a wide range of products, including tubing, specialised filling systems and products for single‑use applications. Our shared Purpose is to create sustainable value for all our stakeholders as we engineer a more efficient, safer and sustainable world.