Innovative Workshop Technician & Ecosystem Builder

Plus X Innovation; Slough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Birthday day off

Personal development budget

Mental health first aider training

health & wellbeing resources

Pension scheme

Team collaboration culture

Regular company meetings

Team socials

Volunteer days

Job summary

Plus X Innovation in Slough is seeking a hands-on Workshop Technician & Ecosystem Builder to support the day-to-day running of our innovation hub, train members on equipment and help turn ideas into tangible prototypes while maintaining a welcoming environment.

You will collaborate with startups, designers and engineers, ensuring health and safety compliance, managing machine maintenance, and contributing to events and maker-centered activities across the workshop.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and the ability to create a supportive community in and around the workshop.
• Experience in aiding entrepreneurs & creatives to realise the physical aspects of their projects.
• Experience working in, and supporting a safe working environment.
• Experience supporting maintenance coordination and supplier relationships.
• Experience tracking spend, supporting purchasing, or working with agreed budgets.
• Some knowledge of CAD, and relevant machine control software.
• Some experience with a range of prototyping techniques including CNC, laser cutting, lathes, milling, metal work, woodwork, plastics, casting, application of paints and finishes etc.
• Health & Safety practical skills.
• Strong team skills and can collaborate effectively with different stakeholders/disciplines.
• Strong relationship building, motivational and prioritisation skills.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to follow and support compliance policies and processes accurately.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a strong community of workshop users, encouraging knowledge sharing.
• Aid entrepreneurs & creatives to realise the physical aspects of their projects.
• Induct members in safe use of all workshop equipment and provide continuous support for prototyping and manufacturing.
• Maintain and build external relationships with partners and suppliers.
• Support the Location Team with workshop tours and maker-centered events.
• Support the Programme team in scoping and facilitating workshop activities.
• Support high standards of workshop-related H&S compliance for all members and staff.
• Be the point person for external H&S consultants Citation.
• Help maintain day-to-day workshop processes to keep space safe and running.
• Coordinate machine maintenance and track workshop consumables within budget.
• Assist procurement of workshop equipment within agreed budget constraints.
• Help maintain workshop H&S practices and follow guidance for audits.
• Work with location managers to identify opportunities to improve facilities and share best practices.
• Coordinate members’ workshop H&S paperwork and escalate concerns as needed.
• Act as a positive representative of Plus X Innovation and demonstrate company culture.

Job description

Plus X Innovation in Slough is seeking a hands-on Workshop Technician & Ecosystem Builder to support the day-to-day running of our innovation hub, train members on equipment and help turn ideas into tangible prototypes while maintaining a welcoming environment.

You will collaborate with startups, designers and engineers, ensuring health and safety compliance, managing machine maintenance, and contributing to events and maker-centered activities across the workshop.