Element has an opportunity for an experienced CAD Operator to join our growing team based in Warrington. This is a great opportunity for an individual to grow their career with one of the fastest growing companies within the Testing, Inspection & Certification sector. 

• Provide technical back-up, with respect to the survey and provision of drawings / specifications, for fire resistance tests to the department such that the test reports are provided within required time scales and are of appropriate quality
• Checking of specimen description details provided by clients prior to tests to ensure that sufficient information has been provided to enable a complete and thorough report to be issued
• Ensuring that accurate surveys of specimens are conducted and the details are adequately recorded and checked against the information provided by the client
• Liaising with the relevant Testing / Technical Officer and/or the client to obtain or clarify information prior to or after a test
• Production of drawings, schedules of components and, where appropriate, other written descriptions in test reports
• Use of measuring and/or photographic equipment in connection with surveys.
• Use of CAD and other systems to fulfil the above tasks
• Use of specialist equipment to provide other documents, visual aids, newsletters etc., required by technical and other staff
• Completion of internal systems using FIREMAN

• Experienced and confident using AutoCAD
• Good general education including English & Maths
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working within a busy working environment
• An understanding of health & safety
• A self-motivated individual who takes pride in their work
• A team player
• Highly organised
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Consistent high quality of work

Benefits of working at Element

33 days annual holiday, consisting of 25 days annual holiday and 8 days public / x4 Life Assurance  / Legal & General Pension scheme / Flexible Working / Cycle Scheme / Free Onsite Refreshments / Recommend a Friend Bonus / Perks At Work Discount Scheme / Paid Volunteering days

To apply please email Leigh.McComish@element.com

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Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.