3D Technician

Richmond upon Thames College; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Richmond upon Thames College is seeking a part-time Technician to support the Department of Creative Industries across wood, metal, and plastics workshops. The role includes inductions, demonstrations, and one-to-one guidance to students on personal projects, ensuring safe workshop environments and stock management.

We will also assist with setting up rooms for open events and exhibitions, and may accompany staff and students on educational visits.

Responsibilities

• The Technician will have the expertise to support students in producing practical work in Wood, Metal and Plastics in the 3D specialist workshops and general Art Studios.
• This will include whole group inductions and demonstrations as well as working on a one-to-one basis with individual students on personal project development.
• The Technician will ensure that the designated workshops are safe working environments for staff and students.
• The Technician will be proactive in supporting all courses within the department with physical and practical resources.
• This will include in the studio base rooms, the ordering and managing of stock and its storage and the setting up of rooms for open events, exhibitions and showcases.
• The Technician may occasionally be required to accompany staff and students on educational visits.

Job description

Salary: £16,538 to £18,261per annum pro rata inclusive of London Weighting

ContractType: Permanent contract

PostType: Part Time

ClosingDate: Wednesday 09 September 2026

InterviewDate: To be confirmed

Reference: 100352

The Department of Creative Industries offers a range of A Level & vocational art & design specialist courses. The department has a broad student intake from Level 1 to 4. The department has four specialist dedicated workshops individually equipped for 3D model making, ceramics, printmaking and photography including darkrooms and studio.

The Technician will have the expertise to support students in producing practical work in Wood, Metal and Plastics in the 3D specialist workshops and general Art Studios. This will include whole group inductions and demonstrations as well as working on a one-to one basis with individual students on personal project development. The Technician will ensure that the designated workshops are safe working environments for staff and students.

The Technician will be proactive in supporting all courses within the department with physical and practical resources. This will include in the studio base rooms, the ordering and managing of stock and its storage and the setting up of rooms for open events, exhibitions and showcases. The Technician may occasionally be required to accompany staff and students on educational visits.

Richmond upon Thames College is part of the Harrow, Richmond and Uxbridge College Group (HRUC) and is one of London’s most successful Further Education Colleges providing education and training to 16-19 year old’s and adults from across Richmond, London and Surrey, for over 80 years. We have opened a new building in 2020 and a brand-new technology-focused STEM Centre in 2024.

This exciting and innovative new learning environment is located within the grounds of the current college site, so remains convenient for public transport links – it is adjacent to the A316 and just a short walk from Twickenham rail station and a number of regular London bus routes.

Please note: for individuals who start a term time only role after 1st September, the salary will be pro-rated from the start date to the end of this academic year (31 st August 2027). This ensures that the correct entitlement to pay and holiday pay relative to the portion of the year worked.

*Please note, sponsorship is not available for this role.

HRUC is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all people, irrespective of disability, race, gender, age, sexual orientation, transsexual or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, religion/faith or pregnancy and maternity leave.

Disclosure and Barring Service checks

HRUC (Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge Colleges) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. To ensure that we meet our safeguarding commitments we will carry out all necessary pre-employment checks, including undertaking an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check for all successful candidates.

Where references are taken up by the College, it is our policy not to disclose references to candidates.

Rehabilitation of Ex-Offenders

Harrow, Richmond and Uxbridge College (HRUC) is committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, employees, learners, and volunteers, including those with criminal records. We actively promote equality of opportunity and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including ex-offenders. Our approach is in line with all relevant and current safeguarding and equality legislation.