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.

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 support a wide range of practice, students and courses both at Undergraduate and Postgraduate.  

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: 20th 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

What we offer

To recognise the hard work of our staff and their contributions, we provide a wide range of benefits – please check our careers site/Canvas for further information as conditions and exclusions apply:

▪ 31 days of annual leave and 2 days off to volunteer plus bank holidays
▪ Flexible and Dynamic working options available from the first day
▪ Discounted Medical Insurance including Digital GP service, therapies, in-patient and day-case treatment
▪ Free counselling and advice via our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
▪ Sector-leading Equal Parental Leave policy (6 months full pay for both parents) 
▪ Defined-benefit LGPS pension scheme
▪ In-house training and development including apprenticeships and free places on creative courses
▪ Interest free loans on travel and tech, discounts on gym memberships, nursery fees, eye care and much more
▪ Various opportunities to attend student shows and exhibitions

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

As a University, we are ranked second in the world for Art and Design. We are formed of 6 Colleges with unique histories and identities: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL also has 4 Institutes, 5 Research Centres, 1 Pre-Degree School and 2 subsidiary companies delivering specialist activities.

We are a global University, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. We aim to be a university where people can be themselves and feel supported to reach their full potential. That's why we are proud to hold a Bronze Award from the Race Equality Charter (REC), are members of the Business Disability Forum and Employers for Carers, and maintain our status as a Disability Confident Scheme and Living Wage employer.