3D Workshop Technician – Teaching & Exhibitions

Dorset Council UK; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset Council UK is seeking a proactive 3D Technician to join the Creative Industries team. You will support the Art and Design department across Level 2–5 courses, assisting in the 3D workshop and ceramics.

Key duties include managing teaching resources, ensuring safety and COSHH compliance, acquiring and organising materials, and helping the department run smoothly day-to-day; you may also drive a minibus for departmental visits.

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level, including English and maths.
• Basic computer literacy and good problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn new techniques and operate a range of 3D workshop tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for teaching and learning by managing resources.
• Ensure a safe working environment and undertake COSHH/risk assessments.
• Acquire, organise and use resources to support teaching and learning.
• Support day-to-day department operations to run smoothly.
• Use ordering systems to ensure resource availability.
• Undertake construction work to install shows/exhibitions.
• Drive a minibus for departmental visits.

Skills

GCSE English & Maths

Basic computer literacy

Clear communication skills

Willingness to learn

Problem-solving skills

Education

GCSEs including English and maths

Tools

Mould making

Laser cutting

Minibus driving

Job description

Dorset Council UK is seeking a proactive 3D Technician to join the Creative Industries team. You will support the Art and Design department across Level 2–5 courses, assisting in the 3D workshop and ceramics.

Key duties include managing teaching resources, ensuring safety and COSHH compliance, acquiring and organising materials, and helping the department run smoothly day-to-day; you may also drive a minibus for departmental visits.