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CAD Operative Engineer Apprentice

Acetarc Limited · Keighley W Yorkshire · posted 16 July 2026

Wage
£15,392 to £24,454.04 a year
Hours
37 hours a week
Duration
3 Years 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
Starts
1 September 2026
Closing date
14 August 2026
Positions
1

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The successful candidate will assist with the preparation and updating drawings and related production information. As well as this, you will be present on the shopfloor working on different machines to understand the workings behind what we produce and why.

  • Understand the basics of CAD design – full training will be given.
  • Prepare accurate workshop drawings, layouts, parts lists and job packs for production.
  • Update existing drawings and complete revision changes and as-built records when required.
  • Liaise with managers, engineers and workshop team to ensure designs are practical, accurate and manufacturable.
  • Assist with the preparation of bills of materials and other supporting technical documentation.
  • Maintain drawing registers, document control and filing systems to company standards.
  • Ensure drawings comply with internal standards, quality requirements and health and safety considerations.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues across all parts of the business.

Where it leads

Potential full-time role upon completion of apprenticeship. 

About Acetarc Limited

Acetarc Limited is a long-established engineering and fabrication business based in Keighley,
specialising in the design and manufacture of foundry equipment, molten metal handling
systems, steel fabrications and bespoke engineered products.

Things to consider

This candidate will understand that this role will be a mix of shopfloor work and office work. CAD design will be taught to the candidate over time, however, it must be highlighted that to understand our equipment and manufacturing standards, the candidate must spend extended
periods of time on the shopfloor to see how each part is manufactured and put together.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsTeam workingExperience in a workshop

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade C/4) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade C/4) — essential

Where you'll work

  • ATLEY WORKS, DALTON LANE, KEIGHLEY W YORKSHIRE, BD21 4HT

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