Workshop Technician

Salary range: £35,000 - £50,000

About Amodo

We are a Sheffield based start-up providing expert engineering consultancy to a variety of clients and industries. We primarily focus on engineered product design, and work in a range of industries and contexts from quantum computing and biotech to heavy industry and animal welfare. We have a focus on ethical and sustainable delivery, but that means more to us than just bamboo straws and tote bags - we choose to work on projects that matter, work to deliver the best solution for our clients no matter what, and commit to doing so without compromising our values.

As Workshop Technician, you will take ownership of our mechanical and electronics workshops—becoming the resident expert on our equipment, maintaining immaculate working environments, and enabling our engineers to do their best work. This is a hands-on role at the heart of a company that loves making things.

About you

This role has a wide salary and experience range. We're open to experienced machinists looking for a thoughtful, high-standards environment, or excellent candidates from unconventional backgrounds, e.g. hobbyist maker.

We value drive, culture fit, and a track-record of excellence above all else, but the below competencies, interests, and attributes are extremely desirable:

• Strong hands-on experience with manual and/or CNC machining (lathe, mill)
• Experience with 3D printing, laser cutting, or other fabrication methods
• A genuine commitment to organised, well-maintained workspaces
• Good practical understanding of materials, tolerances, and manufacturing processes
• Intellectual curiosity and a desire to keep learning

Alongside the above, the below competencies will strengthen an application:

• Experience maintaining, servicing, or repairing workshop equipment
• Familiarity with electronics assembly and soldering
• CAD/CAM or programming experience
• Interest in process improvement and lean systems
• Background in any other technical or non-technical discipline