Vacancy ID
12586
College/Exec Group
Central Saint Martins
Location
CSM - King's Cross, London UK
Salary
£40,199 - £49,072 per annum
Contract
Permanent
Hours
35
Apply by
20 July 2026, 5:00 pm
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.
Your profile
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:
[email protected]
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.
Application process
We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.
We understand the benefits of using AI in work. But, if you are thinking of using it to submit an application, we ask you to think about what value it adds. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.
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