Technician: Art and Design - 3D specialism

eTeach UK Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative education provider in Greater London is seeking a full-time Technician to support art and design activities in 3D workshops. The successful candidate will assist staff and students, manage equipment maintenance, and supervise learners during sessions. An ideal candidate should hold a qualification in Art and Design and have experience with 3D machinery like laser cutters. This is a term time only position, offering a unique opportunity to inspire young minds in a creative educational environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an art and design related role is preferred.
• Experience of using 3D equipment/machinery including a laser cutter is required.
• Candidates should show flexibility and enthusiasm in a creative teaching environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff and students in various art and design activities.
• Monitor and maintain equipment and materials in workshops.
• Supervise classes of learners during sessions.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience with 3D equipment/machinery

Flexibility

Enthusiasm for working with young people

Education

Qualification in Art and Design

Tools

Laser cutter

3D printer

CNC router

CAD/CAM machinery

Job description

We are seeking a Technician to assist staff and students in a wide range of art and design activities in our 3D workshops. This will include preparation, monitoring and maintenance of equipment and materials and assisting with demonstrations of equipment and processes. You would be responsible for maintaining and providing basic servicing for woodworking and metalworking machinery, assisting with demonstrations including CAD/CAM machinery and software and operating and maintaining laser cutters, 3D printers and CNC router. You will also supervise classes of learners in Active Learning Facilitator sessions in the teaching areas.

You should possess a qualification in Art and Design and will ideally have some experience in an art and design related role, with a particular focus on 3D work, and will need experience of using 3D equipment/machinery including a laser cutter. You should also have excellent communication skills, be flexible and have enthusiasm for working with young people in a creative environment.

We wish to appoint a full time, term time only Technician to work within the Science team of the College’s successful Sixth Form which delivers GCSE, A Levels and vocational Science courses.

Please note: for individuals who start a term time only role after 1st September, the salary will be pro-rated from the start date to the end of this academic year (31st August 2026). This ensures that the correct entitlement to pay and holiday pay relative to the portion of the year worked. This will be paid in equal monthly instalments until 31 August. The salary will revert to the normal arrangements as stated in the advert at the start of the following academic year.

Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.