Kickstart your career with our dynamic apprenticeship program, offering hands-on experience in a fast-paced industry alongside expert mentorship. Gain valuable skills as a structural and architectural steel draughtsman, learn industry-recognized skills in 3D detailing. Apply now to join a supportive team dedicated to your growth and success!
Training course: Digital engineering technician (level 3)
Hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm 30.0 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 15 September 2025
Duration: 3 Years
Positions available: 1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
To learn all aspects of structural steel detailing within the construction industry, and how the draughtsman plays a pivotal roll within the design
Learning how to use Tekla structures software to produce 2D drawings and 3D modelling of structural and architectural steelwork
Working within our office with junior and senior draughtsmen on live projects and knowledge sharing
Learning our in-house checking procedures and drawing office standards
Where you’ll work
Elizabeth House Southgate Wigan WN3 4EX
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
WIGAN AND LEIGH COLLEGE
Your training course
Digital engineering technician (level 3)
Your training plan
Digital Engineering Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:
Training will be delivered in the workplace and on-the-job, except for the day you will attend college at Wigan & Leigh College's Centre for Advanced Technical Studies in the centre of Wigan
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Initiative
Patience
Other requirements
The ideal candidate must be able to work from our office in Wigan, driving licence not essential as long as they have good access to public transport. Must be able to sit in front of a computer monitor for long periods of time, all our desks are sit/stand desks to allow the employees a choice of sitting/standing to suit their needs.
About this company
J.C.H Draughting Ltd provides advanced 2D and 3D steel detailing services for the commercial and industrial steel industries. Leveraging cutting-edge software like Tekla, Strucad, and AutoCAD, the company collaborates with fabricators, engineers, architects, and project managers to deliver high-quality, cost-effective projects. With a focus on fast turnarounds and efficient problem-solving, J.C.H Draughting excels in creating precise general arrangement drawings, connection designs, and comprehensive fabrication documents, ensuring projects run smoothly from design to execution.
Aiming over the next 5+ years to become a senior detailer within our company and help grow the business, with training future apprentices and building relationships with future clients
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
JCH DRAUGHTING LTD
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000338341.