Retail CAD Technician
Join our team as a Retail CAD Technician — collaborate with friendly colleagues, steady hours, and room to grow. Apply today.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled Retail CAD Technician to join our store support team. This is an excellent opportunity to apply CAD expertise within a retail environment, creating accurate plans and technical drawings that support store layouts, fixtures, and visual merchandising projects. The role requires strong communication, organisation, and the ability to work collaboratively with store teams and external suppliers.
Main Responsibilities for Retail CAD Technician
Produce accurate CAD drawings, floor plans, elevations and technical details for new store fits, refits and visual merchandising projects
Translate design briefs and site surveys into buildable drawings and specification packs
Coordinate with store operations, project managers and contractors to ensure drawings meet operational and health & safety requirements
Prepare and issue technical documentation, schedules and material lists for procurement and installation
Maintain and update CAD drawing libraries, templates and drawing standards
Review and check contractors’ drawings for compliance with company standards and provide technical guidance where required
Support on-site visits and surveys when necessary, recording accurate site measurements and conditions
Assist with resolving technical queries during installation and post-install snagging
Ensure all work complies with relevant regulations, building codes and company policies
Retail CAD Technician Skills and Experience Required
Proven experience producing technical CAD drawings (AutoCAD, Revit or equivalent)
Experience working with retail or fit-out projects desirable
Good understanding of construction principles, joinery and shopfitting practices
Strong attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate, dimensioned drawings
Good communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with colleagues, contractors and suppliers
Organised approach to work, able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Proficient with Microsoft Office and experience maintaining CAD libraries and drawing standards
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to stores for surveys and site visits
Key Benefits of Working in Our Team
Competitive salary and benefits package
Supportive and inclusive team environment
Opportunities for training, development and career progression
Access to tools and software to support professional development
Company pension scheme and life assurance
Staff discounts and other employee benefits
Working Hours and Location
Full-time position, with standard office hours; some flexibility required for site visits and project deadlines
Hybrid working available (2x days in Accrington support centre)
Apply Now to Join Our Retail Technical Team
If you are a motivated CAD Technician with a practical understanding of retail fit-out projects and a passion for delivering high-quality technical solutions, we would love to hear from you. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to an inclusive recruitment process.
- Division
- Retail Stores
- Department
- Retail Store Support
- Role
- Retail CAD Technician
- Locations
- Globe Centre Accrington - Central Support
- Full or Part Time
- Full time
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Weekly Hours
- 37.5
- Annual Salary
- 30000
About Bensons for Beds
At Bensons for Beds, we’re driven by one purpose - to help more people get a better night’s sleep. And with 70 years in retail, and 100 years in manufacturing, we’ve got plenty of experience in making this mission a reality.