Contact Serious Stages Ltd
Serious Stages Ltd
Junior CAD Technician
Wells, Somerset
Contact Serious Stages Ltd
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 11 days ago
- Salary
- 24800.00 - 27000.00 GBP Annual
- Recruiter
- Serious Stages Ltd
- Closes
- 20 Aug 2026
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Junior CAD Technician
Location: Wells, Somerset (on-site)
Salary: GBP24,800 - GBP27,000 per annum (depending on experience)
About Us
At Serious Stages, we design, fabricate and deliver staging and structural solutions for live events and film industries.
Our work supports major festivals including Glastonbury Festival, Reading Festival, Leeds Festival, Download Festival and Wireless Festival. We also provide sound stages and structures for film and TV productions, including international projects.
We are a growing, family-run company with a strong engineering focus, based in Wells, Somerset.
The Role
We are looking for a Junior CAD Technician to support the design and delivery of modular steel stage systems and event structures.
This is an entry level role, suitable for someone in the early stages of their CAD career.
This role will be working closely with fabrication, stock, and logistics teams to produce accurate manufacturing drawings and support live projects. You will also contribute to the development of new systems and workflows.
This is a fast-paced, hands-on role where your work directly contributes to real-world builds used on major productions.
This role is office based, with travel to site locations on occasions. Training and progression are available to the right candidate.
Key Duties
Update and revise drawing sets for annual festival buildsProduce 2D and 3D client drawings of stages and structural systemsCreate parts, sub-assemblies and full assembly models in InventorExport files for laser/plasma cutting, beam drill lines and plate bendingExport BOMs and work with stock teams to maintain accuracySystematically check drawings for accuracy and completenessLearn and work with in-house designed standardised modular truss systemsCollaborate with engineers, fabricators and installers to resolve design issuesSupport live projects with design information for site teamsVisit sites to gather measurements, levels and reference materialRequirements
Essential:
Experience with Inventor Full UK Driving licenceStrong attention to detail and accuracyAbility to problem-solve in a fast-paced environmentGood communication and teamwork skillsStrong engineering mindsetRight to work in the UKThis is an office-based role, so you must be able to commute Wells, Somerset each day.Desirable:
Minimum of 1 years of experience or a relevant vocational qualificationExperience with AutoCAD beneficialExperience with ERP (SysPro) highly desirableExperience with steelwork or fabrication drawingsUnderstanding of structural or construction environmentsExperience with construction materials (e.g. aluminium, plywood, PVC)Benefits
28 days holidayFree on-site parkingCasual dressCompany bonus schemeTraining and development opportunitiesOpportunity for discounted festival ticketsWhy Join Us?
You will be working on projects that are built and used at major live events, with direct involvement from design through to fabrication and installation.
As part of a small, friendly and highly collaborative team, your work will have a direct impact on what we deliver as a business.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Serious Stages, please do not hesitate to apply.
Sorry, no agency applications will be considered.
Ad ID: 5418767817
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