Job Description

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