Workshop Technician 3 month contract
About BLOQS
BLOQS is a rapidly growing open-access factory that provides makers, manufacturers, and creative professionals with professional-grade workspace, machinery, and resources. We support a diverse community by offering flexible workspaces and industry-leading equipment across multiple disciplines, ensuring a safe and collaborative environment for innovation and production.
Role Overview
We are seeking two experienced Workshop Technicians to join our 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.
You will ensure the operation and upkeep of all machinery, making sure they are maintained, set up, and used in the safest and most practical way for shared access by our members. You will also deliver health and safety protocols, user training on machinery, and use inventory controls to deliver efficiency and a great user experience.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and hands-on technician with a strong background in making and/or manufacturing with potential to join this high-performing technical team long term.
Key Responsibilities
Workshop & Machinery Oversight
Ensure all machinery and equipment are well-maintained, safe, and optimally set up for shared use.
Help deliver a preventative maintenance schedule for all workshop equipment.
Carry out 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.
Ensure best practices in workshop and machine safety.
Review and update risk assessments and machine usage protocols as needed.
Carry out safety checks and emergency procedures .
Training & User Certification
Deliver machine training and user certification processes for BLOQS members.
Deliver high-quality, structured training sessions for safe machine use.
Coordinate with fellow technicians on training sessions via our booking system .
Operations & Continuous Improvement
Help with feedback to refine machine allocation, workspace setup, and technician workflows to improve efficiency.
Work closely with management to enhance service offerings and workshop capabilities .
Proactively identify operational challenges and identify solutions to improve machine availability and user experience.
Key Requirements
Essential Skills & Experience
Strong background in making, manufacturing, or workshop use across multiple disciplines.
Excellent team and people skills.
Highly organised with the ability to understand and use processes.
Experience with 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 platforms such as MaintainX (maintenance tracking), and a booking system
Great problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to workshop operations.
Desirable Skills & Experience
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.
If you are an experienced workshop technician with a passion for making, technical expertise, and a drive to build an outstanding team, wed love to hear from you.
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why youre the right fit for the role. We look forward to it!
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