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Job Title: CAD Technician
Location: Basingstoke
Base: InstaVolt Head Office
Hours: 8:30am - 17:00pm Monday - Friday (37.5 hours per week)
Salary: £26,000 - £29,400 Depending on experience.

We share a common goal: to give current and future EV drivers the confidence that switching to electric is the right choice.

InstaVolt provides best-in-class rapid and high-powered electric vehicle charging infrastructure, supporting the global shift toward sustainable transport. We pair cutting edge innovation with exceptional customer service to deliver a charging experience that is seamless and reliable.

Backed by purpose-driven global investment organisation EQT, InstaVolt is the UK’s largest fully public owner-operator of rapid DC charging stations. We are committed to driving sustainability through intelligent, scalable EV infrastructure solutions.

Role Overview:

We’re seeking a detail-oriented CAD Technician to join our dynamic and fast-paced development team. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing high quality 2D site layouts and technical drawings to support the development of EV charging infrastructure across the UK.

The successful candidate will use AutoCAD to create drawings for planning submissions, equipment elevations, site layouts, and other site-specific plans — considering a variety of design, legal, and operational factors.

This role is ideal for someone starting or continuing a career in the growing EV industry, contributing to InstaVolt’s mission to deliver best-in-class charging solutions. You’ll work closely with our Development, Connections, Legal, and Planning teams to bring new charging sites to life — from initial design through to construction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce accurate 2D site layouts, planning drawings, construction plans, and elevations.
• Update and revise existing drawings as required by changes in scope, design, or standards.
• Collaborate with project developers, engineers, and internal teams to ensure drawing accuracy.
• Assist the Development team throughout all design stages, from concept to final layout
• Propose ideas to improve design efficiency and drawing processes.
• Manage multiple projects at various stages of development while meeting deadlines.
• Maintain clear records and organise files for easy access and sharing across teams.
• Ensure all work complies with company policies, quality standards, and safety procedures.

Skills and experience needed for this role

• Proficient in AutoCAD or similar CAD software (e.g. Revit, SolidWorks).
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in technical drawing.
• Strong time management and ability to prioritise workload.
• Comfortable working under pressure in a fast-moving environment.
• Proactive and self-motivated with good problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills, both within the team and across departments.
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, OneDrive).
• Strong organisational and administrative skills to track and manage project data
• A professional, team-oriented approach.
• An interest in the EV industry — previous experience is a bonus, but enthusiasm and willingness to learn are essential.

Other benefits to include:

• Competitive salary - dependant on experience & qualifications
• 10% discretionary annual bonus
• Company sick pay (30 days full pay & 30 days half pay per annum)
• Access for you & your family to join our Help@Hand virtual private healthcare app
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• 1 Paid volunteering day per year
• 1 paid day off if you are moving house
• Life insurance at 3 x annual salary from day 1
• Admission to pension scheme following successful 3-month employment
• Ongoing training in career building avenues, including study support
• Opportunity to enrol onto our salary sacrifice EV scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to PerkPal platform
• Quarterly company events
• Free snacks & drinks in the office
• Free office parking
• Free shuttle bus to/from Basingstoke Train Station

One last thing... We’re an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equality and diversity and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £26,000.00-£29,400.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid volunteer time
• Referral programme
• Shuttle service provided
• Sick pay
• Transport links

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Basingstoke RG24 8WD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you now or in the future require a Visa Sponsorship?
• Are you proficient in AutoCAD or similar CAD software (e.g. Revit, SolidWorks)?

Work Location: In person