3D Technician (REQ0098): Coastland College

Dorset Council; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

LGPS Pension

On-site parking

On-site gym

CPD learning days

Employee discounts

Job summary

Coastland College is seeking a 3D Technician to support the Art and Design department across Level 2–5 courses in the 3D workshop and ceramics. You will help manage resources, ensure safety, and assist with installations and departmental visits.

The role requires GCSE English and maths, a willingness to learn, and strong communication and practical skills. Training for minibus driving will be provided.

Qualifications

• GCSE level including English and maths.
• Willingness and aptitude to learn new skills.
• Clear communication, resourcefulness and problem-solving abilities.
• Basic computer literacy and practical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage resources for teaching and learning in the department.
• Ensure a safe working environment and undertake COSHH risk assessments.
• Acquire, organise and use resources to support teaching and learning.
• Help the department run smoothly on a day-to-day basis.
• Use ordering systems to ensure availability of resources.
• Undertake construction work to install shows and exhibitions.
• Drive a minibus for departmental visits.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Practical skills

Problem solving

Clear communication

Resourcefulness

GCSE English & maths

Education

GCSE English & maths

Tools

Laser cutting

Mould making

Job description

About the role

Contract: Fixed term until 02/07/2027

We are seeking an enthusiastic, skilled and self-motivated 3D Technician to join our dynamic Creative Industries team. The successful candidate will support the Art and Design department by supporting technical 3D skills at an appropriate level across all Level 2 – Level 5 Art courses within the 3D workshop and ceramics.

What will the job entail?

• Provide support of teaching and learning within the department by the management of resources
• Ensure that the working environment is safe for staff and students to use and take responsibility for COSHH and risk assessing of tools and activities
• Be responsible for the acquisition, organisation, and use of resources to support teaching and learning
• Help the department run as smoothly as possible on a day-to-day basis
• Use ordering systems to ensure availability of resources
• Undertake construction work to install shows and exhibitions.
• Drive a minibus for departmental visits

Required skills:

• Basic computer literacy;
• Good practical and problem-solving skills.
• As the role involves a wide range of techniques previous experience of all of them is not as important as a willingness and aptitude to learn new skills.
• Clear communication skills;
• Resourcefulness;
• Be educated to GCSE level, including English and maths;

Desirable skills:

• Digital competency;
• Specialist 3D skills such as mould making and laser cutting.
• A good level of fitness is also required as the role involves manual handling.
• Candidates must be willing to train for minibus driving, first aid and fire safety.

Further Information

What we offer:

Whatever your reasons for wanting to join our college community, we promise you a warm welcome and a highly supportive, flexible approach to your work - designed to help you reach your full potential. We also offer many great benefits, all with the aim of supporting your health, wellbeing and personal development:

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 holiday days, plus bank holiday increasing by 1 day per annum up to a maximum of 5 years (30 days).
• Additional 3 efficiency closure days over Christmas and an additional 4 days over Easter
• Generous Pension Scheme through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Access to Optima Health - our FREE confidential emotional support and practical advice scheme
• Dedicated CPD learning days to support learning and development
• Family friendly policies
• A person-centred annual appraisal focusing on your wellbeing and CPD
• Free on-site parking
• Free on-site gym
• Employee discounts at on-site facilities such as Signature Hair & Beauty Salon, The Avenue Restaurant and The Bay Theatre.
• Wide range of Health and Wellbeing initiatives to support staff including Corporate Eyecare voucher scheme, free and confidential staff counselling and a trained team of Mental Health First Aiders

The important bit:

Coastland College is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults and so an online search will be conducted for the successful candidates. All new employees to the College are required to complete and obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure.

A copy of our Safeguarding Policy can be found on the College website.

We’re here to help you:

If you have a medical condition or a specific need for an adjustment to our processes, and you believe this may affect your ability to be at your best – please let us know so we can talk about how we can best support you and make any adjustments that you may need.

Don’t meet every single requirement?

We recognise that talent comes in various forms and so are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and sustainable environment for all, that celebrates diversity.

We do not engage with recruitment agencies for this role. Any CVs received from agencies will be considered as unsolicited and the property of the Coastland College, with no obligation to pay agency fees.