Role: Apprentice Technician

Company: Cox Workshops Ltd

Location: London N17

Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm)

Start Date: Monday, 15th September, 2025

Duration: 3 years

Positions Available: 2

FIRST OF ITS KIND CRAFT APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME

About Us

An art-forward studio crafting objects and site-specific works inspired by the nature within.

At Cox London, we are artists, storytellers, and transformers driven by a shared reverence for beauty and nature. Our perspective begins with an appreciation and deep respect for material intelligence followed by the metamorphic power of the creative process. We champion a holistic approach that honours tradition while embracing innovation, weaving together elements of history, nature, and contemporary design to create immersive, meaningful, and thought-provoking pieces.

By nurturing creativity, fostering curiosity, and cultivating empathy, we seek to inspire a future where artistry enriches lives—always pushing the confines of what’s perceived to be possible further and further.

Our Story

Cox London offers a return to craft where artists’ hands, material knowledge and natural inspiration all play intrinsic roles in the pieces we make.

We are committed to foster a culture of excellence in craftsmanship and design. Our vision is to be the leading employer in the UK craft industry by creating a Centre of Excellence that offers a comprehensive and immersive experience for talent passionate about this field.

These two apprenticeships are three-year, full-time placements where you earn as you learn. In your foundation year, you’ll get a 360-degree view of Cox London and Guild Bespoke Metalworks, with hands-on training from warehouse and production to commercial sales and finance, alongside learning ancient crafts. You’ll also benefit from an accredited external Business Skills course. At the end of the first year, you’ll be assessed in specialist areas (Fabrication, Patination, Wiring, and Foundry) and choose one area to specialise in during years two and three.

Combining on-the-job, hands-on training (4 days/week) with studying (1 day/week), you’ll engage with mentors, managers, and a close-knit community daily, who will support your journey and provide the guidance and insight you need to thrive.

What You’ll Do:

· You’ll spend time in each department at Cox London and Guild Bespoke Metalworks, learning about all aspects of our businesses.

· You’ll become competent using basic machinery and power tools, learning about materials and developing hand-making and dexterity skills.

· You’ll learn the importance of accuracy, attention to detail, and quality in the finishing process.

Where You’ll Work:

Cox London’s head office and workshops are in Tottenham Hale, London. You’ll also spend time at Guild Bespoke Metalworks in Stockbridge, Hampshire (travel and/or accommodation paid for by Cox London).

Why Choose Us?

· Great Pay: A competitive starting salary of £25,500 gross per annum.

· Exciting Benefits: Enjoy employee benefits including birthday day off, bonus holiday, company sick pay, pension, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance program, employee referral scheme, employee appreciation program, regular socials, and training/development opportunities.

· Development Potential: We invest in your training, enabling you to be an active team member with open doors for future career opportunities.

· Networking Opportunities: Throughout your apprenticeship, you’ll be supported by in-house expert artisans and craftspeople. With over 100 employees across our two businesses in the UK, there are many opportunities to create meaningful working relationships.

Eligibility Criteria

· Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older.

· Experience Level: Entry-level position; no prior experience with tools or metal manipulation required.

· Skills: Willingness to learn and adapt to ancient crafts techniques and processes.

· Education: GCSE or equivalent in Art, Design Technology, English and Maths preferred.

· Physical Ability: Capable of performing manual tasks and handling tools safely.

How to Apply:

If you have an eye for detail, interest in manual skills and a collaborative spirit we’d love to hear from you!

Please complete an application form. The application deadline is 15th June 2025. Interviews will take place in July.

Open Studio Weekends:

Join us for a taster day on Saturdays during April to June 2025! This is a unique opportunity to gain insight into our fabrication and patination workshops and learn/practice some of our ancient crafts techniques.

Key Dates:

· Saturday, 26th April, from 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM at Unit 4 Millmead Estate, N17 9QU.

· Saturday, 31st May, from 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM at Unit 4 Millmead Estate, N17 9QU.

· Saturday, 21st June, from 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM at Unit 4 Millmead Estate, N17 9QU

Please apply via the Application Form

Role: Maintenance Technician and Driver

Company: Cox Workshops Ltd

Location: London N17

Hours: 40 hrs per week Contact: recruitment@coxlondon.com

Join a prestigious design firm, utilising your diverse skills in a creative and supportive environment.

Are you a skilled multi-trade professional with a passion for craftsmanship and a clean UK driving license? Cox London, renowned designers and makers of exquisite sculptural lighting and furniture, seeks a highly motivated Maintenance Technician and Driver to join our team in London N17.

This isn’t just a job; it’s a chance to:

– Be a part of something special: Contribute to the creation and maintenance of stunning artworks and interior spaces for discerning clients worldwide.

– Use your diverse skills: Employ your carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and general maintenance expertise to maintain our beautiful studios, workshops, and gallery.

– Drive your career forward: Benefit from regular training and development opportunities within a supportive and collaborative company culture.

– Enjoy a generous benefits package: Including 31 days holiday, bonus holiday after 1 year, company pension, cycle-to-work scheme, employee appreciation program, and much more.

Your key responsibilities will include:

– Executing planned preventative maintenance across all company locations.

– Performing proactive inspections and repairs.

– Managing the safe transport and handling of artwork.

– Carrying out health and safety risk assessments.

– Assisting with the installation and relocation of artwork and furniture.

– Maintaining company vehicles and executing deliveries and collections.

Essential Skills & Experience:

– Full Clean UK Driving License.

– Cross-trade skills (carpentry, electrical, plumbing, general maintenance).

– Ability to lift heavy items and perform manual work.

– Calm under pressure, professional, and diligent.

Desirable Qualifications:

– BTEC certificate or similar.

– Minimum Level 2 Electrician qualification.

Ready to elevate your career?

Please confirm your notice period and salary expectations in your application.

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Role: Junior CAD Designer

Company: Cox Workshops Ltd

Location: London N17

Hours: 40 hrs per week Contact: recruitment@coxlondon.com

Cox London are designers and makers of unique sculptural lighting, furniture and artworks of the highest calibre. We are commissioned by celebrated interior decorators, collectors and discerning private individuals worldwide. By nurturing, inspiring and enriching our relationships with our artisan craftspeople, our clients, the communities we support and our partners, our goal is to help shape remarkable interior beauty.

We are seeking a talented and motivated Junior – Intermediate CAD Designer to join our dynamic team. This exciting role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of luxury design projects, from bespoke lighting to metal furniture and architectural integrations. The ideal candidate will bring a solid foundation in CAD design, with proficiency in Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD, as well as a keen eye for detail and a strong understanding of manufacturing processes. You will work closely with both internal teams and external stakeholders to create accurate, technical drawings, develop custom designs, and support our production processes. A background in architecture or experience interpreting architectural drawings, including floor plans, will be highly beneficial.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow within a creative and collaborative environment, contributing to the development of high-quality products while ensuring client needs are met with precision.

Key Responsibilities:

– Develop a thorough understanding of materials and manufacturing processes used by the company, including lighting manufacture and fabrication of metal furniture (materials such as glass, bronze, brass, steel, and stone).

– Interpret and produce accurate CAD and production drawings based on architectural designs, including the ability to survey existing products, collect precise dimensions, and represent them accurately in drawings.

– Collaborate effectively with stakeholders across departments and external partners, maintaining professional and positive relationships.

– Demonstrate strong attention to detail, form, and finish while ensuring efficient and safe management of design documentation and database administration.

– Produce high-quality technical manufacturing drawings and proposal imagery for clients, ensuring accuracy and clarity.

– Develop bespoke designs or custom drawings based on the standard product range and new product concepts.

– Prepare and deliver comprehensive product drawings for manufacturing, ensuring clear and accurate representations.

– Review and interpret client-provided architectural plans, producing detailed client drawings as required.

– Draw floor plans and interpolate architectural drawings as needed to integrate products seamlessly with client layouts.

– Check prototypes against technical manufacturing supplier drawings to ensure compliance and accuracy.

– Draft detailed and accurate installation guides for new products.

– Coordinate with the manufacturing team to ensure client briefs and expectations are understood and met.

– Maintain and update the company’s design database to ensure up-to-date information is available for all stakeholders.

– Understanding of lighting products or experience in lighting design is beneficial.

Required Skills & Experience:

– Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD is essential.

– 2+ years of experience in a similar CAD design role, preferably in a manufacturing or design-focused environment.

– Strong foundational knowledge of the design and manufacturing process, (particularly in metalwork), and a keen interest in Cox’s processes.

– Experience or background in architectural design or .interpretation of architectural drawings is highly beneficial.

– Experience producing detailed technical drawings and proposals for manufacturing.

– Ability to draw floor plans and interpolate architectural drawings with attention to detail and accuracy.

– Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality output.

– Strong attention to detail, with a focus on accuracy and consistency across all documentation and designs.

– Solid understanding of materials, finishes, and fabrication methods relevant to the company’s product range.

– Strong communication skills, both written and spoken, with the ability to collaborate across departments.

– Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) is a plus.

– Competence with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) for reporting and communication purposes.

Skills and Behaviours (Essential):

– Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and time management abilities.

– Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.

– Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present ideas clearly.

– Flexible and positive attitude, with a can-do approach to problem-solving.

– High standard of discretion and professionalism.

– Smart, calm, diligent, and approachable team player.

– Demonstrates passion and creativity in design work.

Knowledge (Desirable)

– Proficiency with Autodesk Product Design & Manufacturing Collection, including AutoCAD and Inventor Professional.

– Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator).

– Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

– Experience in product design, architecture, or similar roles.

– Experience or background in architectural design, particularly in interpreting and drafting architectural floor plans and layouts.

Qualifications (Desirable):

– BA(Hons) in Product Design, Architecture, or a related field.

Benefits

– 31 days holiday (incl. Bank holidays)

– Birthday Day off

– Bonus holiday after 1 year service

– Company Sick Pay

– Pension

– Cycle to Work Scheme

– Employee Assistance Programme

– Employee Referral Scheme

– Employee Appreciation Programme

– Regular Socials

– Training and Development opportunities and many more

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Role: Metalwork Fabrication – Welding and Blacksmithing Technician.
Brand: Cox London, Production
Salary: based on skills and experience
Location: London N17
Hours: 40 hrs per week

At Cox London we design and fabricate individual pieces and limited-edition collections for interior decorators, collectors and private clients. By nurturing, inspiring and enriching our relationships with our artisans & craftspeople, our clients, the communities we support and our partners, our vision is to help shape remarkable interior beauty.

The Job

We are recruiting a Fabrication Technician to join Cox Production Team responsible for the manufacturing of Cox pieces. Each member of this team is expected to be adaptable and inventive, learning and developing the variety of processes and finishes as per the Cox London house style.

You will be expected to fabricate company products to the required standards within specification, in full and on time meeting the costed hours for fabrication.

This technical role is for the fabrication of high end interior products. You need to be and expert in your field with high level experience and knowledge of metal working and fabrication processes, predominantly in brass but also ferrous metals suitable for furniture & lighting manufacture.

We are looking for a reliable hardworking person with initiative, high standards and a professional outlook. The successful candidate will have the ability to maintain our quality service provided to customers by upholding company standards, values and behaviours.

Duties and Responsibilities
Producing high quality furniture and lighting as per the specifications provided ensuring items are produced in full, on time and in spec

Maintain professional and technical knowledge continually improving your skills base

Maintains safe and clean work environment, upholding Company H&S policies

Application of technical processes such as welding tig, mig; silver soldering, soft soldering; metal fabrication in mainly in brass or steel; cutting and preparing materials for fabrication; fabrication of jigs; product assembly including involve the handling of glass, stone or wood; metal polishing; metal chasing.

Knowledge, Experience, Qualifications
Architectural & sculptural metalwork welding (ideally specialising in brass or bronze)

Experienced and/or expert, more than one skills area, coaching and guidance of other team members, high level skills and knowledge gained through training and experience – typically 10 years plus post training.

BA, MA or Qualified Apprenticeship in metalworking processes or similar

Please apply here:  Application Form