AutoCAD Technician

Defence Digital (DD) is a vital part of the UK Defence effort. We deliver information capabilities to the Armed Forces, with a scope that includes everything from digital, cyber defence, artificial intelligence, data protection and operating complex IT systems to military radios, military satellites and information security.
With an annual operating budget in excess of £2Bn and a fantastic diverse team of 2,500 military, civilian and contractors operating across the UK and worldwide, it is a great time to be an information professional in UK Defence! If you can see yourself contributing to the world of Defence ICT we could have the next exciting career opportunity for you.

Job description

To put the Customer at the heart of DD Service Delivery. Providing Site Co-ordination Installation Design Authority (SCIDA) drawing office services.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform the Site Co-ordinating Installation Design Authority (SCIDA) CAD drawing function to ensure that the full benefits of Physical and Environmental Configuration Management (CM) for MoD ICT are delivered across the Defence Enterprise.

• Carry out audits of installed equipment and create or amend CAD drawings to ensure accurate configuration records.

• Providing help and advice to Customers requiring DD SCIDA services, engendering a greater understanding of DD and what the organisation can and cannot deliver.

• Investigating and solving drawing problems and issues

• Keeping accurate and configuration controlled drawings and documents

• Continually improving Customer Service processes, policies and standards for SCIDA

• Maintaining knowledge about DD SCIDA products and services and keeping up to date with changes

• Keeping ahead of developments in Customer Service

• Supporting, and providing intelligent advice and information, to DD Customer Managers

Person specification

It is essential that applicants have a technical /engineering background preferably IT / electrical based and is conversant with the production of CAD drawings. This must be demonstrated in the application. Specific SCIDA background and CAD 2018 training / refresh can be provided.

Travel:
It should also be noted that successful applicants will be required to undertake regular travel throughout the UK including the occasional overnight stay away from home.

Qualifications:
Minimum AutoCAD level 2 C&G or equivalent.

Individuals without a formal qualification may be considered, if they are qualified AutoCAD Draughtsman with a demonstrable minimum of 2 years draughting experience undertaken within the last 5 years.

Benefits:

• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• 25 days annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service
• Ability to roll over up to 10 days annual leave per year
• In addition to 8 public holidays per year you will also receive leave for HM The King’s birthday
• Minimum of 15 Days Special Leave in a rolling 12-month period for volunteer military or emergency service reserve commitments
• Special Paid Leave for volunteering up to 6 days a year
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing
• Most sites have good travel links with free car parking; many also have other facilities such as a Sports & Social Club and Gyms
• A highly competitive pension scheme.
• Additionally, please see the attached Benefits Leaflet

Learning & Development

In Defence Digital we have a strong learning and development ethos, supporting you to fulfil your potential by providing –

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• Professional and Personal Development of skills
• Access to thousands of training courses through Civil Service Learning, some free or paid by MOD
• Ability to obtain industry recognised qualifications supported by MOD

Our unparalleled learning and development opportunities allow you not only to progress in your career with us, but to gain transferable skills that allow you to apply your expertise across the Ministry of Defence and other government departments.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £27,080.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Flexitime
• On-site parking
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in York

Reference ID: 269345