Job Description

Technical Support Department

Location: Glasgow, G3 6RQ (campus-based)

Grade 5, 31,637 - 36,130 per annum pro rata

Fixed Term July 2025 until September 2026

35 hours per week

Join Our 3D-Making Team as a Metalwork Technician

The 3D-Making team at GSA supports students from across the school in developing their creative ideas using wood, metal, and plastics.



We are excited to invite applications for a full-time Metalwork Technician (fixed term, until September 2026) to join the team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a creative, dynamic, and supportive educational environment.

About the Role

As a Metalwork Technician, you will:


Oversee the day-to-day operation of our metalwork facilities.

Provide guidance, support, and supervision to students working with metal.

Help foster a welcoming, accessible, and inclusive community resource that responds to student needs.

Ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines and best practices.

About You

We welcome candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You might have:


A qualification at QCF Level 5 (or equivalent) in a related area,

or

Significant relevant work experience (for example, 3 years' experience in metal fabrication, or 1 year as a metal technician in an educational setting).

Experience with mill and lathe work is helpful but not essential. An understanding of 3D making practices or experience with 3D CAD software is desirable, but we are happy to support your development in these areas.


You do not need prior experience working in education to apply. If you are passionate about sharing your skills and supporting others, we encourage you to apply-even if you do not meet every requirement listed.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

GSA is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone. We particularly welcome applications from groups underrepresented in technical fields, including women, people with disabilities, and individuals from Black and minority ethnic communities.



If you're interested in this role but are unsure if you meet all the criteria, we encourage you to get in touch or apply. We value your potential and are committed to supporting your growth with us.



GSA is part of the Technician Commitment.


Informal enquiries about the post can be discussed with Keith Milne, 3d Team Leader, k.milne@gsa.ac.uk

Benefits of working at GSA

Closing date

for submission of

completed applications

:

23:59, Sunday 1

st

June 2025

Interviews for this post will take place week commencing 16th June 2025







If you don't currently have the right to work and live in the UK, we are unable to offer sponsorship for skilled worker visa for this role as it does not meet the Home Office eligibility requirements.



If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact HRServicedesk@gsa.ac.uk


The Glasgow School of Art is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity in work and study. We strive to create and maintain an inclusive environment where all students and employees feel safe, understood and valued. Applications are welcomed from candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, ethnic or religious background, gender identity or sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, maternity, caring responsibilities or care experience.



We recognise we do not have the diversity of staff that we want, and we particularly welcome and encourage applications from candidates who identify as being from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at The Glasgow School of Art.





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