CAD Technician

UK Defence Academy, Swindon, SN6 8LA
Permanent, Full time, Mon-Thurs 8am-4pm, Fri 8am-3:30pm
£28,000 – £35,000 Depending Upon Experience
We are looking for a CAD Technician to join the ever-growing team at the UK Defence Academy based in Swindon.

As part of your role, you will take ownership of the control and management of key Estates documentation, with a particular focus on the Technical Library and Drawing Register. Strong CAD skills are essential, as you will be required to produce simple drawings and carry out modifications to existing CAD files. You will also play a crucial role in supporting the successful delivery of projects and estate drawings, ensuring that Serco meets its contractual obligations on time, within budget, and to a fully auditable standard.

Main Responsibilities
CAD duties as follows:

• Interpret instructions from line management regarding technical production of drawings.
• Translate standard and proprietary details into working drawings.
• Ensure the dimensional accuracy and compliance with available drawings and specifications of information issued.
• Preparing design data for issue at the request of senior staff e.g. printing drawings, npreparation of documents and calculations.
• Use 2D CAD to produce mechanical/construction engineering and general arrangement drawings in support of the site assets resulting in the production of detailed design drawings and information using latest AutoCAD.
• Assist with setting up and running a site based CAD register of site assets.
• Peer check detail drawings produced internally and by third parties.
• Contribute to improvements and standardisation of our processes.
• Work well unsupervised and possess leadership qualities.
• Practically-minded approach.
• Ensure that Group Standards and Quality standards are complied with.
• Coordinating design information between supply chains.
• Site visits – Check measure of existing layout of services within the assets.
• Able to measure and transfer as gathered information into asset information.
• Ensure any issues/queries are dealt with in timely manner to keep projects within lead times.

Document Control And Management Duties As Follows

• Responsible for the efficient delivery of the full range of asset management services including the control of the Estates Department library & archive that are fully compliant with statutory, MOD and contractual requirements.
• This archive is stored in the form of an electronic CAFM facilities management system and it associated hard building logs, operation & maintenance manuals & safety files.
• The post holder will be a competent user for the Facilities Management (FM) specific software which forms the foundation of a diverse and busy FM service.
• The up keep of all certification & documents stored both in CAFM and the site document library.
• Receipt and checking of statutory and mandatory certification prior to scanning into CAFM and filing in the site document library.
• Logging and checking in of all O&M manuals relating to project hand over of assets that require the CAFM system to be updated and PPM tasks added to the asset.
• Archiving of any remedial and reactive works documentation.
• The movement control of all documents being delivered and removed from the library.
• Maintain the site document library control log.
• Report all in document deficiencies to line management.
• Report any system deficiencies and opportunities for improvement to line management.
• Support the compliance advisor team in the collation of audit reports and ensure that relevant asset information is provided to ensure that audits can be closed off in a timely manner.
• Work with the projects and operations teams to ensure that documents being submitted to the library are where practical standardised.
• Live the agreed values and behaviours of the Estates Management team.
• Ensure that all library operations are carried out as per the Health and Safety Act 1974 and its regulations in addition to Serco health & safety policies and procedures.
• Support the Head of Operations in covering the Library between the sites contracted core hours of 08:00 & 18:00 on a team rota basis.

What You'll Need To Do The Role

• Good level of experience and competent user of AutoCAD.
• HND in Arcitectural Technology or similar.
• Demonstrable experience in similar roles including document control and CAD.
• Good level of general education, preferably with GCSE's (A-C) or equivalent in English and Maths.
• PC literate with competent knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience of operating in an estates facilities management and document control environment.
• Knowledge and experience of CAFM systems in hard FM and estates environment.
• Organised and pro-active with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.
• Experience of working within a similar role within the public sector and/or MOD on sites would be advantageous.
• Knowledge/understanding of general office practices.
• Ability to demonstrate electronic calendar management.
• Ability to communicate at all levels, using a variety of communication methods (spoken, written, behaviour).
• Ability to cope under pressure.
• Ability to proactively manage own workload.
• Proven organisational skills and problem solving skills.
• Flexible and adaptable to change.
• High level attention to detail/accuracy.
• Methodical and analytical approach.
• Confidence to challenge convention and work under own direction where appropriate.

What We Offer
The Defence Academy sits within a beautiful and secure site which hosts 2 lakes and is surrounded by acres of scenic woodland. The Academy trains the future commanders and staff officers of all three UK Armed Services and those from many countries around the world. Other benefits of working on this site include:

• Free, secure onsite parking.
• Opportunity to join many sports and activity clubs (heavily subsidised subscription costs).
• Gym membership, the site boasting 2 fully equipped gymnasiums.
• 18-hole golf course (annual membership circa £375).
• Fully equipped riding stables, with the opportunity for lessons.
• Other sporting facilities include tennis courts, Astro-turf football pitches and much more.

Why Serco?

• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Holidays: 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Training and development: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
• Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres
• Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
• ShareSave scheme: Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period.
• Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community.
• Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.

MoD Security Clearance.
Due to the nature of the organisation, all employees of Serco are required to be security cleared to BPSS/SC level. If successful in your application, we would support you with the SC process. As a guideline only, you would normally need to have been a UK resident for the last 5 consecutive years.

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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.