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Senior Workshop Technician

STEAMhouse

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Job summary

An innovative center for collaborative creativity is seeking a Senior Workshop Technician who is passionate about sustainability and innovation. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge facilities, supporting diverse projects that blend arts and STEM disciplines. If you thrive on creativity and collaboration, and are eager to make an impact in the community, this opportunity is for you. Join a team dedicated to transforming ideas into reality and fostering an environment where creativity meets technology.

Qualifications

Strong practical experience in one or more making disciplines.
Interest in sustainability and innovation.

Responsibilities

Provide expert technical support and manage workshops.
Deliver practical training and facilitate collaborative projects.

Skills

Practical experience in making disciplines

Sustainability knowledge

Creative problem-solving

Excellent communication skills

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Head of Product Innovation and Technical Services | Strategic and Creative Thinker | Transforming Ideas into Reality | Driving STEAM Innovation and…

Are you an experienced technician with a passion for innovation and sustainability? STEAMhouse, Birmingham City University’s centre for collaborative innovation, is seeking a Senior Technician who thrives on creativity, exploring new ideas and interested in bringing the arts and creativity into the STEM subjects.

About STEAMhouse

STEAMhouse is on a mission to “Make innovation happen”. Bringing creativity and innovation to the intersection of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Maths (STEAM). Our workshops and labs offer cutting-edge facilities where creatives, students, academics, entrepreneurs, and businesses come together to experiment, collaborate, prototype, and develop impactful solutions.

The Role

We’re looking for a versatile Senior Technician interested in one or more of the following areas:

Bio-materials (including sustainability, circular economy, and zero-waste approaches)
Print
Textiles
Metals and mixed media
Digital manufacture, including 3D printing

You’ll provide expert technical support, manage equipment and workshops, deliver practical training, and facilitate collaborative projects across diverse sectors. Your role will be crucial in supporting innovative solutions and creative practices within our community.

About You

Strong practical experience in one or, preferably more of the specified making disciplines.
Interest in making, sustainability, innovation, and creative problem-solving.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proven ability to deliver training and facilitate workshops.
Highly organised, with a collaborative and flexible approach.

If you're driven by creativity, innovation, and sustainability, and keen to collaborate with our community, STEAMhouse is the place for you!

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