Specialist Technician - Metal

The opportunity

We are seeking a full-time Specialist Technician – Metal to join our 3D Make team at our King's Cross site. This is an exciting opportunity to support a diverse community of students and staff by providing specialist technical expertise in metalworking, fabrication and precision machining within a dynamic educational environment.

Working across our well-equipped 3D Make workshops, you will provide hands-on technical support to students undertaking projects in traditional model making, furniture and product design, as well as more experimental fabrication practices. You will guide students and staff through metalworking processes and workflows, demonstrate safe and effective workshop techniques and help them develop the practical skills required to realise their creative ideas.

As an integral member of the team, you will oversee the day-to-day operation of the metal workshop, ensuring that facilities and equipment are in safe working order in accordance with Health and Safety standards.

3D Make is made up of two sets of wood and metal workshops on the ground and first floor, as well as a supported open workbench space, general workshop, 3D Make Digital and the Digital Fabrication Bureau which supports a wide range of practices, students and courses both at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level. 

About you

The successful candidate will be an experienced metalworker or engineer with a strong background in design, engineering and model making for educational, industrial and commercial applications. You will have a solid understanding of traditional materials and manufacturing techniques while embracing innovation and experimentation across different workflows. Strong communication skills are essential, as you will be supporting students with a wide range of abilities, providing clear technical guidance, promoting safe working practices and contributing to their educational development through expert technical support.

We are keen to attract a diverse applicant pool, and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those who may feel underrepresented in the workforce. We are aware that some underrepresented groups are typically less likely to apply unless they are confident that they meet all the criteria. With this in mind, we encourage you to reflect on your strengths and experience in the broadest sense, including transferable skills where appropriate. In all cases, we will select the best candidate for the role.

If you wish to apply for this role, please submit a completed application form. As part of the application, you will need to answer some competency questions to demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the role.

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

Closing date: 20^th July 2026, 17:00.

If you wish to visit us at Central Saint Martins (CSM) and ask any questions, we have arranged two tours - Tuesday 14th July, 9am and 5.30pm.

If you wish to book a place on a tour or have any queries about the role please contact Jessica Killpatrick, Technical Administrator at: j.kilpatrick@csm.arts.ac.uk

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.

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