Creative Technologist

Ohbot is a Gloucestershire based company that designs and manufactures educational technology (robots and programming software) that is used by schools and organisations around the world.

We are looking for a practical, curious and capable Creative Technologist to join our small team. This role combines hands-on making and assembly with operational and customer-facing administration.

The role is based at our workshop and manufacturing space in Chalford, Gloucestershire.

The role has two connected parts. One focuses on assembling and testing robotic products and contributing to product development, while the other supports the day-to-day running of the business through communication, organisation, and helping customers successfully use our products.

This role suits someone who enjoys making things, solving practical problems, and communicating clearly with others. You should feel comfortable moving between workshop tasks, computers, and communication with customers and colleagues.

Above all, we are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about building new things and helping to change the way the world works, even in small ways.

This role may suit someone with experience as a robotics technician, electronics technician, prototype technician, or maker.

Part 1: Robots, Assembly & Making

Assembly and Production

Assemble and test robotic, mechanical, and electronic products

Use hand tools and workshop equipment safely, accurately, and with care

Use our software to run test programs

Follow assembly processes while maintaining high build quality

Identify and resolve small issues during assembly or testing

Support product testing and quality control

Prototyping

Help prototype and experiment with new product ideas

Assist in developing tools, jigs, or processes that improve production

Part 2: Administration, Communication & Customer Support

Provide a first point of contact for enquiries

Help manage orders, packing, and shipment of products

Ensure products are packed, shipped, and delivered accurately and on time

Help ensure customers successfully set up and use our products through onboarding and support

Manage email and other communication channels with customers

Provide clear guidance and technical support

Help create simple onboarding materials and tutorials

Support customers in understanding how to use and get the most from our products

Skills & Qualities

We are looking for someone who:
Has excellent dexterity and close attention to detail

Is comfortable working with tools, small parts, and technical equipment

Enjoys making, building, and fixing things

Can demonstrate things they have made or built

Communicates clearly using speech, email, instant messaging, writing, photographs, and video

Is organised and able to manage multiple practical tasks

Enjoys learning new tools, techniques, and technologies

Is enthusiastic about creating new things and helping others use them

Has some experience with technical design or development (for example PCB design, product design, programming, or electronics prototyping)

Experience

Formal qualifications are less important than ability, curiosity, and attitude.

Useful experience might include:
Electronics, robotics, or mechanical assembly

Workshop or maker-space projects

Software control of physical devices

Product prototyping or small-scale manufacturing

Customer support or operational administration

Technical documentation or instructional writing

Photography, video, or visual communication

Application

Please send us:
1. Your CV

If you have one.

2. Something you’ve made or worked on

A photograph, video, or link, along with a short description (around 100 words or less) of something you have made, built, repaired, designed or experimented with.

This could be anything, for example:
a personal project

something from a workshop or class

an electronics or robotics project

a prototype or invention

We’re much more interested in your curiosity and creativity than polish.

3. A short Ohbot Scratch program

Create a simple program using the Ohbot Scratch simulator: scratch.ohbot.co.uk

Your program should:
include Ohbot speaking and moving

briefly explain (in around 50 words) why you’d like to work with us

Please click on Apply Now and email your CV and covering letter.