Art & Design Technician

Westonbirt School; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Hounslow is seeking an Art & Design Technician to support the Head of Art & Design in various departmental tasks. The successful candidate will need proficiency in CAD/CAM technologies and experience in workshop environments. Strong communication skills and the ability to work flexibly are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience with routing, milling, turning, laser cutting, and 3D printing.
• Confidence in a workshop environment and working with various materials.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing needs.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Art & Design with departmental operations.
• Assist with the maintenance of workshop machines.
• Build effective relationships with students and staff.

Skills

Proficiency in CAD/CAM

Workshop machine maintenance

Good communication skills

Job description

Overview

Working within the Art & Design Department the Art & Design Technician will support the Head of Art & Design with the smooth running of the department across both Fine Art and Product Design. The successful appointee will be required to work closely with the teaching staff.

Responsibilities

• Proficiency in the use of CAD/CAM (routing & milling, turning, laser cutting and 3D printing)
• Experience in the use and/or maintenance of workshop machines across all material types (woods, metals, plastics, and electronics), and be sufficiently confident in a workshop environment
• A smart appearance, friendly/polite demeanour and good communication skills
• Ability to identify and complete work in an unsupervised fashion
• Be flexible and adaptable in order to meet the ever changing needs and priorities within the department
• The ability and willingness to learn new skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build effective working relationships with staff and pupils

Hours

This position is for up to 40 hours per week, flexible around the school day which runs from 8am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday, term time only dependent upon the school timetable and flexibility will be required.

We are open to part time applications and job shares.