Apprentice CAD Draughtsperson
GP Acoustics is a designer and manufacturer of high-quality loudspeaker drive units, operating from our modern facility in Great Blakenham, near Ipswich. We are currently seeking an Apprentice CAD Draughtsperson to join our team.
Role
Main Duties:
- Creating 3D models of components & assemblies using NX software.
- Creating 2D drawings from 3D models.
- Creating & issuing Drawing Office documentation such as Engineering Change Note’s, New Product Issues, Concessions & Product Specification Sheets.
The successful candidate will be working in a busy Drawing Office & will report to the Drawing Office Manager. The Drawing Office is a part of the Research & Development department at Celestion. Drawing office members work closely with engineers within R&D to detail designs to document them for sampling or production & to execute changes to components & products as required.
Training
- The learner will be studying the Engineering Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard qualification.
- Day release to West Suffolk College
To progress in the Drawing Office to CAD Draughtsperson.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Engineering technician (level 3)
- Training Provider
- WEST SUFFOLK COLLEGE
- Working Week
- Monday-Friday (Mon – Thurs = 8:30am to 17:00pm) (Fri = 8:30am to 15:45pm).
- Expected Duration
- 3 Years 6 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Friday, 14th August 2026
- Start Date
- Tuesday, 1st September 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
Qualifications
- English GCSE, grade 5 (Essential)
- Maths GCSE, grade 5 (Essential)
About the Employer
GP ACOUSTICS (UK) LIMITED
Based at our modern 2,500m² production facility on Claydon Business Park in Great Blakenham, we specialise in the manufacture of high-quality transducers (speakers).