Workshop Technician / Ecosystem Builder

ArtsHub (UK) Ltd.; Slough; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ArtsHub (UK) Ltd. in Slough is seeking a dedicated Workshop Technician & Ecosystem Builder to lead the daily running and upkeep of the innovation hub's workshop. You will foster a welcoming, collaborative environment for members and ensure safe, productive prototyping spaces.

You will train users on machinery, advise on design and prototyping, maintain safety compliance, and connect members with our experts while supporting tours and maker‑centric events.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and ability to build a supportive workshop community.
• Experience aiding entrepreneurs and creatives in realising physical projects.
• Experience in maintaining a safe working environment.
• Experience coordinating maintenance and managing supplier relationships.
• Experience tracking spend and assisting purchasing within budgets.
• Some knowledge of CAD and machine control software.
• Experience with prototyping techniques (CNC, laser cutting, woodworking, plastics, etc.).
• Health & Safety practical skills.
• Strong teamwork with stakeholders across disciplines and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Help build and maintain a strong community of workshop users, encouraging knowledge sharing.
• Aid entrepreneurs and creatives to realise the physical aspects of their projects.
• Induct members in safe use of all workshop equipment and provide ongoing prototyping support.
• Maintain and build external relationships with partners and suppliers.
• Support the Location Team with workshop tours and maker-centred events.
• Support the Programme team in scoping and facilitating workshop activities.
• Maintain a safe and effective workshop and ensure high standards of H&S compliance.

Skills

Strong communication

Community building

Safety awareness

Maintenance coordination

Budget tracking

CAD knowledge

Machine control software

Prototyping techniques

Team collaboration

Tools

CAD

Machine control software

Job description

Job Summary

Are you passionate about innovation, startups, and creating vibrant business communities? As Slough Workshop Technician & Ecosystem Builder, you will support the day-to-day running and maintenance of our innovation hub's workshop and create a safe and welcoming environment for our members.

Location: Slough

Job Description

This key role works with our community of start-ups, designers and engineers to support their projects through training them on machinery, advising on prototyping and design support, making sure the workshop space works for their needs and facilitating connections to our team of experts.

The role also supports machine maintenance and workshop Health & Safety compliance, while assisting the Location Manager with tours of the workshop space.

As part of the wider Plus X Innovation team, your role will include fostering a collaborative approach to work.

Job Requirements

• Strong communication skills & 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. (you do not need to know all of these on day one but have a good base of knowledge and be keen to learn new things)
• Health & Safety practical skills
• Strong team & prioritisation skills, being able to collaborate effectively with different stakeholders/disciplines with attention to detail.

Job Responsibilities

Responsibility area 1:

• Help build & maintain strong community of workshop users, encouraging effective knowledge sharing across the user base
• Aid entrepreneurs & creatives to realise the physical aspects of their projects
• Induct members in safe use of all workshop equipment & provide continuous support to help them in their prototyping and manufacturing work
• Maintain & build external relationships with partners and suppliers
• Support the Location Team with workshop tours and development of maker centred events
• Support the Programme team in terms of scoping and facilitating workshop activities

Responsibility area 2:

• Maintain a safe & effective workshop
• Support high standards of workshop-related H&S compliance for all members & Plus X Innovation staff - including ensuring that members complete relevant safety inductions, machine training & risk assessments

Please see our full job application below for full responsibilities.