Workshop Technician

Insignis Talent; Walthamstow; On-site; USD 33,458 - 46,841; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative Work Environment

Opportunity for Long-Term Employment

Dynamic Hands-On Role

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative open-access factory as a Workshop Technician, where you'll play a vital role in maintaining machinery and ensuring a safe, collaborative environment for makers and manufacturers. This hands-on position involves overseeing health and safety protocols, delivering training, and managing inventory to enhance user experience. If you have a passion for making and technical expertise, this is the perfect opportunity to contribute to a creative community while advancing your career in a growing organization. Embrace the chance to make a difference in a vibrant workspace!

Qualifications

• Strong background in making, manufacturing, or workshop operations.
• Experience in machine maintenance, repair schedules, and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and oversee machinery for safe shared use.
• Conduct training sessions and ensure health and safety compliance.

Skills

Workshop Operations

Machine Maintenance

Health and Safety Compliance

Inventory Control

Teamwork and Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving

Training and Certification

Education

Experience in Manufacturing or Workshop Operations

Tools

MaintainX

Booking System

Job description

Our client is a rapidly growing open-access factory that provides makers, manufacturers, and creative professionals with professional-grade workspace, machinery, and resources.

Role Overview

They are seeking two experienced Workshop Technicians to join the team of full-time and multi-skilled part-time technicians, alongside a dedicated machine and plant repair and maintenance engineer. This role is critical in ensuring the effective running and maintenance of our workshop, machinery, and training processes.

As a Workshop Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining the operation and upkeep of all machinery, ensuring they are safe and practical for shared access by our members. Additionally, you will oversee health and safety protocols, deliver user training, and manage inventory to support efficiency and an outstanding user experience.

Key Responsibilities

Workshop & Machinery Oversight

• Ensure all machinery and equipment are well-maintained, safe, and optimally set up for shared use.
• Help implement a preventative maintenance schedule for all workshop equipment.
• Conduct daily safety checks, servicing, and machine setup protocols.
• Record all breakages, repairs, and servicing using our MaintainX platform.
• Ensure spare parts and consumables are stocked efficiently.
• Use our inventory system to track spare parts, consumables, and their locations.

Health & Safety Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations for all machinery and technical operations.
• Maintain best practices in workshop and machine safety.
• Review and update risk assessments and machine usage protocols as needed.
• Conduct safety checks and emergency procedures as required.

Training & User Certification

• Deliver machine training and user certification processes for BLOQS members.
• Conduct structured training sessions for safe machine use.
• Coordinate training sessions with fellow technicians using our booking system.

Operations & Continuous Improvement

• Provide feedback to refine machine allocation, workspace setup, and technician workflows to enhance efficiency.
• Collaborate with management to improve service offerings and workshop capabilities.
• Proactively identify operational challenges and propose solutions to improve machine availability and user experience.

Key Requirements

• Strong background in making, manufacturing, or workshop operations across multiple disciplines.
• Excellent team and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organised with a structured approach to processes and workflows.
• Experience in machine maintenance, repair schedules, and inventory control.
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations in a workshop environment.
• Proven ability to oversee training and certification processes.
• Competence in using digital platforms such as MaintainX (maintenance tracking) and a booking system.
• Effective problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to workshop operations.
• Experience working in an open-access or shared workspace environment.
• Hands-on knowledge of varied manufacturing processes, materials, and equipment.

What We Offer

• A dynamic, hands-on role in an innovative and growing open-access factory.
• The opportunity to join the technical team long term.
• A collaborative and creative work environment with a diverse community of makers.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced workshop technician with a passion for making, technical expertise, and a drive to build an outstanding team, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you’re the right fit for the role.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Service Technician