Workshop Assistant / Technician - Artist Studio
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Position Overview & Specifications
Dominic Harris Studio is seeking a Workshop Technician to work at our West London studio.
Job Description
You will work as part of a tight knit team on a number of workshop tasks including assembling, building, testing and quality checking finely engineered products.
You will on occasion be required to install an artwork at a collectors location, in the UK or abroad. Subsequent to training, you will be expected to know how to safely and securely install the physical artwork in accordance with specific instructions, how the screen functions, and also give demonstrations of how to interact with the artwork.
You will work positively, proactively and professionally with the team to efficiently carry out tasks to a high standard and anticipate next tasks.
NB: Please note this role will require travel. As such we are looking for candidates with a full valid passport, and who are fully COVID vaccinated and able to conform with current COVID travel requirements (for example testing and boosters).
Role and Responsibilities
- Building / assembling products to the required specification and standards
- Work with the design team to ensure that designs are successfully translated to high quality products.
- Inspect and test components and finished products.
- Using power tools safely and precisely.
- Monitoring stock levels.
- Small scale electronic assembly work, including soldering and wiring.
- Installation of Artwork products at Collectors properties and Galleries (UK and internationally).
You Are:
- Practical and good with your hands
- Detail oriented
- Positive with can-do attitude
- A professional with at least 2 years of similarly professional workshop experience
- Familiar and comfortable with workplace manual handling.
- Comfortable working to high standards within agreed timeframes.
- Professional and comfortable working independently or as part of a team, as required
Desirable:
- A strong interest in mechanical assembly and adjustment.
- An understanding / experience of basic electronic assembly.
- The ability to read and understand CAD drawings.
- Experience with AV equipment including touch technologies, and large format screens.
- Full driving licence.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £24,000.00-£27,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Workshop Assistant / Technician - Artist Studio roles across DH Studio's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £24,000 - £27,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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