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Workshop Technician
Location: BLOQS, 2 Anthony Way, London, N18 3QT
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Reports to: Management
Start: ASAP
About BLOQS
BLOQS is where design meets making.
We’re Europe’s largest open-access factory — a place where makers, manufacturers, and creative professionals come together to turn ambitious ideas into reality.
From woodwork and metal fabrication to digital production and finishing, our facilities bring together professional-grade machinery, tools, and technical expertise under one roof. We empower a diverse community of members and businesses to produce incredible work in a safe, collaborative, and inspiring environment.
The Role
We’re looking for experienced Workshop Technicians to join our busy team, working alongside full-time technicians and a dedicated maintenance engineer.
You’ll play a key role in keeping our shared workshops running smoothly — maintaining and setting up machinery, supporting member training, and ensuring the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and technical quality across all departments.
This is a hands-on, problem-solving role for someone with strong workshop experience, great people skills, and a love for all things making.
Key Responsibilities
· Workshop & Machinery Oversight
· Maintain, service, and set up all workshop machinery for safe, optimal shared use.
· Deliver and record preventative maintenance using our MaintainX platform.
· Conduct daily checks, servicing, and safe-use protocols.
· Manage stock levels of spare parts and consumables using our inventory system.
· Support machine setups and safe transitions between users.
· Health & Safety Compliance
· Ensure full compliance with all workshop health and safety regulations.
· Maintain and update risk assessments, operating procedures, and safety signage.
· Conduct routine safety checks and support emergency procedures.
· Promote best practice in safe working methods across all users and teams.
· Training & User Certification
· Deliver structured, high-quality training for members on safe machine use.
· Support user certification processes and record training activity.
· Coordinate bookings and training schedules with the wider technician team.
· Operations & Continuous Improvement
· Identify and report operational challenges, proposing creative solutions.
· Support improvements to workshop layout, tooling, and workflows.
· Contribute to developing an outstanding member experience through technical excellence.
Key Requirements
· Essential Skills & Experience
· Strong background in making, manufacturing, or workshop operations.
· Knowledge of machine maintenance, repair, and preventative servicing.
· Confident understanding of workshop health & safety regulations.
· Organised and process-driven with strong communication skills.
· Competent in maintenance tracking and booking systems (e.g. MaintainX).
· Experience delivering or supporting technical training sessions.
· Proactive, reliable, and collaborative approach to problem-solving.
· Desirable Skills & Experience
· Experience working in an open-access, shared, or educational workshop environment.
· Broad understanding of fabrication processes, materials, and multi-disciplinary workflows.
A BLOQS Person Is…
Boldness – Purpose-driven and unafraid to challenge convention or take decisive action.
Imagination – Curious, playful, and creative — turning fresh ideas into meaningful impact.
Integrity – Honest, accountable, and committed to excellence in everything they do.
Unity – Collaborative, respectful, and stronger together — building success through shared purpose.
What We Offer
A dynamic and hands-on role in an innovative, growing organisation.
The opportunity to work with an exceptional technical team and creative community.
Exposure to a wide range of machinery, materials, and projects.
Growth and development opportunities within the organisation.
How to Apply
If you’re an experienced, safety-minded, and creative technician with a passion for making, we’d love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and a short cover letter explaining your relevant experience and why you’re a great fit for BLOQS.
Screening Questions
1. What experience do you have working with workshop machinery and maintenance?
2. Can you describe a time you identified and resolved a technical or safety issue in a workshop setting?
3. Do you have experience training others on machinery or workshop safety protocols?
4. What motivates you to work in a collaborative, open-access making environment like BLOQS?
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £32,000.00-£37,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Workshop Technician
Location: BLOQS, 2 Anthony Way, London, N18 3QT
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Reports to: Management
Start: ASAP
About BLOQS
BLOQS is where design meets making.
We’re Europe’s largest open-access factory — a place where makers, manufacturers, and creative professionals come together to turn ambitious ideas into reality.
From woodwork and metal fabrication to digital production and finishing, our facilities bring together professional-grade machinery, tools, and technical expertise under one roof. We empower a diverse community of members and businesses to produce incredible work in a safe, collaborative, and inspiring environment.
The Role
We’re looking for experienced Workshop Technicians to join our busy team, working alongside full-time technicians and a dedicated maintenance engineer.
You’ll play a key role in keeping our shared workshops running smoothly — maintaining and setting up machinery, supporting member training, and ensuring the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and technical quality across all departments.
This is a hands-on, problem-solving role for someone with strong workshop experience, great people skills, and a love for all things making.
Key Responsibilities
· Workshop & Machinery Oversight
· Maintain, service, and set up all workshop machinery for safe, optimal shared use.
· Deliver and record preventative maintenance using our MaintainX platform.
· Conduct daily checks, servicing, and safe-use protocols.
· Manage stock levels of spare parts and consumables using our inventory system.
· Support machine setups and safe transitions between users.
· Health & Safety Compliance
· Ensure full compliance with all workshop health and safety regulations.
· Maintain and update risk assessments, operating procedures, and safety signage.
· Conduct routine safety checks and support emergency procedures.
· Promote best practice in safe working methods across all users and teams.
· Training & User Certification
· Deliver structured, high-quality training for members on safe machine use.
· Support user certification processes and record training activity.
· Coordinate bookings and training schedules with the wider technician team.
· Operations & Continuous Improvement
· Identify and report operational challenges, proposing creative solutions.
· Support improvements to workshop layout, tooling, and workflows.
· Contribute to developing an outstanding member experience through technical excellence.
Key Requirements
· Essential Skills & Experience
· Strong background in making, manufacturing, or workshop operations.
· Knowledge of machine maintenance, repair, and preventative servicing.
· Confident understanding of workshop health & safety regulations.
· Organised and process-driven with strong communication skills.
· Competent in maintenance tracking and booking systems (e.g. MaintainX).
· Experience delivering or supporting technical training sessions.
· Proactive, reliable, and collaborative approach to problem-solving.
· Desirable Skills & Experience
· Experience working in an open-access, shared, or educational workshop environment.
· Broad understanding of fabrication processes, materials, and multi-disciplinary workflows.
A BLOQS Person Is…
Boldness – Purpose-driven and unafraid to challenge convention or take decisive action.
Imagination – Curious, playful, and creative — turning fresh ideas into meaningful impact.
Integrity – Honest, accountable, and committed to excellence in everything they do.
Unity – Collaborative, respectful, and stronger together — building success through shared purpose.
What We Offer
A dynamic and hands-on role in an innovative, growing organisation.
The opportunity to work with an exceptional technical team and creative community.
Exposure to a wide range of machinery, materials, and projects.
Growth and development opportunities within the organisation.
How to Apply
If you’re an experienced, safety-minded, and creative technician with a passion for making, we’d love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and a short cover letter explaining your relevant experience and why you’re a great fit for BLOQS.
Screening Questions
1. What experience do you have working with workshop machinery and maintenance?
2. Can you describe a time you identified and resolved a technical or safety issue in a workshop setting?
3. Do you have experience training others on machinery or workshop safety protocols?
4. What motivates you to work in a collaborative, open-access making environment like BLOQS?
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £32,000.00-£37,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Workshop Technician position is now open for candidates interested in the Technician Jobs sector. This role in Acaster Selby offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Technician Jobs is a plus.
