Posted 05 August, 2026
Cad Designer
Tait Francis Ltd
Etwall, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
CAD Designer / Design Manager £40,000 – £50,000 DOE + Progression to Design Manager Commutable from Derby, Uttoxeter, Stoke, Burton, Matlock etc Are you a CAD Designer or Project Manager from a bespoke joinery background, looking for a clear route to Design Manager with a competitive package, autonomy to make your mark and high-end projects, at a business backed to grow? As the go-to CAD Designer, you'll take ownership of the development of manufacture-ready drawings across a broad range of bespoke joinery projects - working closely with internal teams to ensure every design is accurate, practical and ready for production. Following a recent acquisition and significant financial backing, this joinery manufacturer is entering an exciting new chapter - full order book, bright future and a real opportunity to help shape it. You’ll support the roll-out of 3D CAD software across the business and help build the drawing office team, with a clear scope to progress to Design Manager as the department grows. If you're a CAD Designer or Project Manager with a joinery background looking to progress into a Manager role, this could be a great fit. The Role %AA; Produce client approval and manufacture-ready drawings %AA; Detailing across exterior and interior joinery projects %AA; Carry out detailed site surveys for bespoke joinery projects %AA; Interpret architects' drawings, specifications and customer requirements %AA; Support the implementation of 3D CAD software and new standards %AA; Clear scope to progress to Design Manager as the drawing office team grows The Person %AA; Background in bespoke joinery, furniture or similar %AA; Strong CAD experience, 2D and 3D %AA; Happy to do site surveys as and when required Benefits %AA; Progression to Design Manager %AA; Join a business with a full order book and strong financial backing %AA; Potential for some hybrid working, following a successful probation %AA; Genuine influence over software, standards and process as the department is built #CADdesigner #DesignManager #Joinery #CAD #Manufacturing #Ashbourne #JoineryDesign #TechnicalDesigner
