About us
HVSS, founded in 2010, are a privately owned company with an outstanding reputation amongst clients and the wider utilities industry. We have seen immense growth year on year, with offices located around the UK, we provide an innovative approach to our clients nationally. We offer services ranging from private high voltage connections and maintenance to multiple new connections across Electricity, Gas, Telecoms, Water and EV Charging. We strive to be market leaders and are looking for motivated individuals to join us on our journey and to be part of our bright future.
The Role
As a CAD Technician, you will assist the Project Managers by producing As Laid designs and technical drawings using AutoCAD. You will work to the company policies and industry standards, whilst ensuring attention to detail in your drafting work.
You will have the opportunity to develop an understanding of the Engineering roles with progression in to a technical role for the right candidates. You should be aware of, understand and comply with the company’s policy’s and procedures in respect to Health Safety Quality and Environment.
Key Responsibilities
· Produce as laid drawings from construction sketches and notes
· Work within guidance of the company policies and BMS
· Ensure own design work is carried out in line with NERS, GIRS & WIRS accreditations
· Escalate problems in a timely manner to minimise business exposure
· Maintain a record of CPD to enable learning and progression
Experience & Qualities
Essential:
· Experience of AutoCAD (2D only)
· Accuracy of drafting work and attention to detail
· Be technically minded and process driven
· Professional, helpful attitude and ability to work under pressure
· Good communication skills both verbal and written
Desirable:
· Willingness to work towards formal qualifications in an electrical, gas or water discipline
· Working knowledge of the utility industry
· Ability to recognise gaps in own competencies, be it technical or soft skills
· Ability to multitask and prioritise own workload in line with guidance from senior members of the team
Perks & Commitments:
- Full Time, Permanent role
- Monday – Friday 8:30am – 17:00pm (40 hours per week)
- Flexible working hours around the core hours of 10am – 15:30pm
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays as standard
- Additional days holiday for length of service
- The option to purchase an additional 5 days holiday per year
- 5% employer pension contribution and the option to opt into a salary sacrifice scheme
- 2x Death in Service Cover
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Private health cover, half paid for by HVSS, and fully paid for after 3 years
Pay: £28,000.00-£34,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
