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Date Added: Fri 13/03/2026

CAD Programmer

Leicester, LE1, UK
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Company: REGIONAL RECRUITMENT SERVICES

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

CAD Programmer Wanted - Immediate Start!
Location: Leicester
Salary: £35,000+ per annum
Shifts: Full-time | 40 hours per week Mon-Fri

Are you an experienced CAD Programmer? Regional Recruitment Services are recruiting on behalf of an industry-leading manufacturer for a CAD Programmer to join their Design & Manufacturing team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a growing sheet metal and laser cutting business.

This role offers long term career development and the opportunity to work on projects from concept through to production within a professional engineering environment.

Roles & Responsibilities

Producing 2D CAD drawings and flat patterns using SolidWorks
Programming CNC laser cutting machines within agreed production timescales
Nesting drawings to maximise material usage and production efficiency
Creating and maintaining accurate CAD/CAM programs for manufacturing
Supporting the fabrication team with folding, forming and assembly instructions
Reviewing and improving existing programs to increase efficiency and reduce waste
Working closely with production teams to ensure smooth manufacturing processes

Requirements

Experience working as a CAD Programmer, CAD/CAM Programmer or similar
Strong experience with 2D CAD and SolidWorks
Background in laser cutting, sheet metal or fabrication
Experience with CAD/CAM programming and nesting software
Familiarity with Trumpf lasers is highly desirable
Experience with Lantek, Oseon or TruTops software would be beneficial
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability

What's on Offer

Salary £35,000+ per year
40-hour working week
Enhanced holiday allowance (plus service-related increases)
Company pension scheme
Life assurance
Onsite gym
Employee Assistance Programme
Onsite parking and staff canteen
Ongoing training and development opportunities

Next Steps

Apply to this CAD Programmer role through this advert. If you would like more information about this role, please contact Charlie in our Engineering team on (phone number removed).

If successful, you will need to digitally register with our agency (if you haven't already done so). If you have not been contacted regarding your application within 7 days, please assume that you have not been successful. We will, however, retain your application for any future roles for which you may be suitable.

About Regional Recruitment

This position is being advertised by Regional Recruitment Services Ltd, an award-winning independent recruitment agency established in 2008. We specialise in permanent, temporary, and contract opportunities across the Commercial, Construction, Industrial, Technology, and Engineering sectors.

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