Drawing & Technical Assistant
Burlington Stone is one of the UK’s leading natural stone manufacturers, supplying roofing slate, walling stone, architectural stone, flooring, paving and bespoke slate products across the UK and internationally. With a heritage dating back over 180 years, we’re known for producing high-quality Cumbrian slate and natural stone for a wide range of projects, from private homes and heritage restorations through to major architectural and commercial developments.
We are looking for a technically minded and detail-focused person to join the Burlington Stone team in a varied CAD, estimating and technical support role. The role of Drawing Office and Technical Assistant is to support production and the wider business. This will include preparing estimates, reading architectural drawings, assisting with CAD details, supporting technical queries, and helping develop 3D CAD, BIM and CNC/CAD-CAM capability.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone organised, technically capable and ambitious who wants to build a long-term career within a specialist British manufacturing business. This role would suit a CAD technician, drawing office assistant, junior architectural technician, construction college leaver or early-career candidate with strong technical ability.
40 hours a week Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5pm
What We’re Looking For
Essential
- Experience using AutoCAD or similar 2D CAD software
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, measurements or technical information
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
- Strong numeracy skills and confidence working with measurements, quantities and costs
- Clear communication skills
- Willingness to learn about natural stone, slate production and construction detailing.
Desirable
- Experience producing estimates, quotations, take-offs or material schedules
- Experience using 3D CAD software such as Revit, Inventor, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Rhino, SketchUp or similar
- Experience with BIM processes, Revit families, IFC files or BIM-ready product information
- Experience with CNC programming, CAD/CAM software or machine programming
- Experience producing fabrication drawings, cutting schedules or manufacturing information
- Previous experience within construction, architecture, manufacturing, stone, cladding, façades, roofing, joinery or metalwork
The Type of Person Who Will Succeed in This Role
- Technically minded and eager to learn
- Naturally organised and detail focused
- Good with drawings, measurements and quantities
- Interested in construction, architecture, manufacturing or technical design
- Able to communicate clearly with colleagues, customers and professionals
- Keen to take responsibility and develop long term within the business
What We Offer
- 24 days holiday, plus bank holidays
- Product and industry training
- Opportunity to work on high-quality architectural, commercial and heritage projects
- Long-term development opportunities
- Holker Card: free tickets for your and a guest into the Holker Hall and Gardens all year round, discount in the courtyard cafe and giftshop, free tickets for you and a guest to Cartmel race days, discounted burlington products and referral bonus at the caravan parks.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
Pay: £30,000.00-£36,000.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kirkby-In-Furness LA17 7UN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
