CAD and Records Assistant

at  Science and Technology Facilities Council STFC

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES COUNCIL

Salary: £22,096 per annum
Hours: Full time
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Location: Science and Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell, Oxfordshire
The Estates Department overseeing a prominent scientific facility plays a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless operation and optimal functioning of the expansive infrastructure. Tasked with managing the facility’s physical and digital assets, the department meticulously maintains and upgrades laboratories, research spaces, and cutting-edge equipment to support the institution’s scientific endeavours.
As a CAD and Records Assistant, you will play a crucial role in the Estates Department, contributing to the efficient management of records and the transition from traditional paper-based systems to streamlined electronic databases. Your primary responsibility will involve overseeing existing records related to various building services, facilitating the organization of information, and supporting the Estates Team in the transition to a more sustainable and accessible digital format. In this dynamic role, attention to detail, technical proficiency, and a proactive approach are essential. Your efforts will contribute to the optimization of data retrieval processes, ensuring that historical information, drawings, and project files are readily available for the team’s reference. Join our team and be an integral part of modernizing our records management system.

• Assist Digital Assets Manager in producing CAD record drawings and other related documents.
• Assist in maintaining a logical and efficient foldering structure for both digital and physical records.
• Streamline data retrieval processes to enhance the team’s access to critical information.
• Systematically sort and categorize old drawings on existing Building Records SharePoint site, contributing to the development of an organized drawing database.
• Work collaboratively with the Estates Team to provide support in various administrative and organizational tasks related to records and CAD management.
• Assist in producing 3D scans of site using specialist equipment (training will be provided).