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.
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.
Register your interest in a career with Cox London by emailing info@coxlondon.com
We are currently recruiting for the following:
Apprentice Technician
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
Wiring Technician
Role: Wiring Technician
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.
As the Wiring Technician, you will play a key role in supporting the production process within the Cox London workshops, specialising in wiring operations. This hands-on role involves learning, developing, and perfecting various wiring techniques while ensuring that all work meets the company’s high-quality standards. You will handle technical queries related to your field, maintain accurate records using company software systems (Hibob and Emax), and ensure adherence to health and safety protocols.
Key Responsibilities:
– Practice, learn, develop, and perfect wiring processes within Cox London workshops, specifically within the Wiring Team.
– Handle technical queries in your specialism, ensuring quality control meets company standards.
– Assemble and wire electrical components.
– Inspect wiring assemblies to ensure they meet industry standards.
– Adhere to electrical codes and safety regulations.
– Understand wiring diagrams, schematics, and blueprints.
– Follow work instructions and electrical layouts to ensure accuracy.
– Operate and keep records within the company HR and production software systems: Hibob and EMAX.
– Employ safe working practices during equipment operation, notify the need for repairs, and maintain a safe, clean, and healthy work environment, upholding company H&S policies.
– Show respect for company property, materials, and consumables, ensuring waste is minimized and shortages are reported.
– Contribute to a happy, efficient, and cooperative production team, fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between teams, departments, and colleagues.
– Attend technical and safety training sessions.
– Assist with on-site and off-site installations.
– Understand project deadlines and prioritise tasks accordingly.
– Provide feedback on design or process improvements.
– Report any issues or potential improvements to supervisors.
– Communicate effectively and work collaboratively to achieve project goals.
Skills and Behaviours (Essential):
– Organised and accountable.
– Effective decision-making skills.
– Good team work as well as being able to self-manage and work independently.
– Ability to act decisively in a calm and friendly manner.
– Attention to detail with an eye for quality and safety.
– The ability to meet targets and deadlines with excellent time management skills.
– An approachable manner and good communication skills.
– Excellent problem-solving skills.
– Ability to work in a logical, systematic manner.
– Masses of flexibility and “can do” attitude.
– Highly self-motivated, hardworking.
– An awareness and implementation of health and safety issues.
– Good physical health and a clean and professional appearance.
Knowledge and Experience (Desirable)
– Experienced working with cable assemblies, connections, soldering and crimping.
– Knowledge of electrical principles, and safety procedures relating to the use of electricity.
Qualifications (Desirable):
– Technical Training or relevant experience in electrical/ electronic based fields.
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
Junior Production Engineer
Role: Junior Production Engineer
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 looking for a Junior Production Engineer to join our dynamic team and play a key role in developing and optimising production processes. In this role, you will be responsible for creating and implementing SOPs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency, maintaining Bills of Materials (BOMs), and ensuring quality control standards are met. You will work closely with production technicians to identify process improvements and support lean manufacturing initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
– Develop, document and implement SOPs for all production stages, including fabrication, welding, assembly, and patination (finishing/painting).
– Collaborate with design, production, and quality team to ensure SOPs ,BOMs and drawings align with best practices.
– Maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) to ensure accurate material listings
– Train production teams on new SOPs, BOM updates and Lean best practices to ensure compliance and efficiency.
– Ensure quality control standards are met, reducing defects and enhancing product consistency.
– Support lean manufacturing initiatives, process optimization, and waste reduction strategies.
– Work closely with production technicians on the shop floor to draft SOP’s and ensure SOPs are followed correctly and identify areas for process improvement.
– Support the Production Engineer in developing SOPs, process improvements, and training programs.
Knowledge and Experience (Essential):
– Degree/Diploma in Production, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
– Proven experience in drafting and implementing SOPs in a manufacturing environment.
– Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and CAD models.
– Experience in process improvement, lean manufacturing, and quality control.
– Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with multiple departments.
– Ability to work directly with production technicians on the shop floor to troubleshoot issues and implement best practices
– Knowledge of ISO standards, Quality management System and process documentation best practices.
– Exposure to 3D modelling software (AutoCAD, or similar)
– Experience with ERP or MRP systems.
Skills and Behaviours (essential)
– An inclusive approach and ability to build a positive team spirit.
– Organised and efficient.
– Honesty and integrity.
– Ability to follow through on commitments.
– Analytical with attention to detail.
– Problem solving skills.
– Calm and empathetic.
– Committed to working with and learning from others.
Qualifications (Desirable):
– Lean Six Sigma certification (Yellow Belt, Green Belt, or higher)
– Strong knowledge of metal fabrication processes (grinding, welding, polishing, assembly)
– Strong understanding of Lean Six Sigma methodologies (5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping).
– Familiarity with patination and finishing techniques for brass, steel, and bronze.
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
Patination, Finishing and Wiring Technician
Role: Patination, Finishing and Wiring Technician
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.
As a Patination, Finishing and Wiring Technician, you will be developing your understanding of metal finishing processes with a natural ability for practical manufacturing processes involved in the finishing of high-quality interior products such as furniture and lighting. Each member of the technical finishing 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 work within the tasks provided as per the costs applied to each individual job brief. To be successful in this role, you will need to be self-motivated towards learning new techniques for custom finishes and bespoke orders. Each project assigned to you will be required to be finished within a reasonable time frame and within specification, meeting with the client’s needs and the company’s high standards. Your goal is to maintain a quality service provided to customers by upholding company standards, values, and behaviours.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Practice, learn, develop, and perfect metalwork processes as required within Cox London workshops.
- Apply cold and hot patinas on various metal surfaces to achieve a range of finishes as per Cox London’s design standards.
- Lacquer and distress metal surfaces to create antique or custom finishes.
- Spray special effect finishes onto steel surfaces to achieve unique colours and textures.
- Assemble and fit mirrors, glass pieces, and chandeliers, ensuring secure and precise installation.
- Perform glasswork tasks, including beading chandeliers, fitting glass into frames, and cutting glass to size as required.
- Operate machinery, such as scratch mops and polishing wheels, for finishing processes.
- Use hand tools (e.g. drills, pliers, hammers) for metalwork, patination, and glass-related tasks.
- Perform some heavy lifting as part of handling and installing of larger pieces.
- Wire and electrify chandeliers, utilising soldering techniques.
- Participate in PAT/wire testing, ensuring all electrical work meets safety and quality standards.
- Operate and keep records as required within company HR and Production software systems: Hibob and Emax.
- Attend technical and safety training sessions.
- Assist with on-site and off-site installations.
- Employing safe working practices during operation of equipment, notifying the need for repairs.
- Maintain safe and clean, work environment, upholding company H&S Policies.
- Ensure waste is kept to a minimum and shortages reported.
- Contribute to a happy, efficient, and co-operative production team, fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between teams, departments, and your colleagues.
Skills and Behaviours (essential)
- Good team work as well as being able to self-manage and work independently
- Ability to act decisively in a calm and friendly manner
- Attention to detail
- An eye for form colour and design
- The ability to meet targets and deadlines with excellent time management skills
- An approachable manner and good communication skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a logical, systematic manner.
- Masses of flexibility and “can do” attitude
- An awareness and implementation of health and safety issues
- Good physical health and a clean and professional appearance.
Qualifications (desirable)
- A professional qualification in manufacturing or art and design.
Or
- A college certificate in metal work finishing processes, or university degree within arts or other similar qualification.
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
Maintenance Technician
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.
Junior CAD Designer
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, and work with a deep respect for materials and traditional craftsmanship, resulting in sculptural works that are as functional as they are poetic.
We are seeking an ambitious and talented CAD Designer/Design Engineer to join our high-performing Design & Estimation team. The ideal candidate will ideally have previous professional experience using Autodesk Inventor, (or SolidWorks / similar parametric software), and a good grasp of metal fabrication techniques.
As an important member of our energetic and sociable team, you’ll work closely with our fabrication and production departments, developing detailed CAD models and accurate production and supplier drawings across our full collection. This is a highly collaborative role requiring confidence in working closely with fabricators, estimators, and other stakeholders to ensure our works are not only beautifully made, but also efficiently engineered.
Key Responsibilities:
– Develop detailed 3D CAD models using Autodesk Inventor.
– Produce production and supplier-ready drawings with full consideration for fabrication processes.
– Collaborate with fabricators and production teams to balance efficient fabrication, thoughtful construction and installation methods with the artistic vision.
– Liaise with colleagues in the Design and Estimation team to fully support a range of artworks flowing through our busy department.
– Communicate confidently with internal and external stakeholders regarding fabrication processes and improvements.
– Participate in the design and implementation of new product innovations (NPI) and development projects.
– Maintain design documentation and revision control for all active projects.
Required Skills & Experience:
– Degree in Product Design, Product Design Engineering, or a related discipline.
– Previous experience in a similar role, ideally in a high-end, luxury market.
– Proficient in AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor (or similar parametric modelling software).
– Understanding of metal fabrication techniques.
– Experience in generating precise and comprehensive production and supplier packs, featuring fully dimensioned components and assembly drawings, bills of material, and strong revision control processes.
– Understanding of lighting systems and electrical components.
– Excellent communication skills: interpersonal, verbal and visual.
– Detail-oriented, with a practical and collaborative approach to problem-solving.
– A strong interest in visual art and design and a passion for craftsmanship and well-resolved outcomes.
– Proactive with a can-do attitude and plenty of curiosity.
Skills and Behaviours:
– Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and time management abilities.
– Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines under pressure.
– 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 – an approachable team player.
Additional Knowledge
– Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator).
– Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
– Comfortable hand-sketching to help explain ideas.
Qualifications
– BA Product Design, or a related field.
What We Offer:
– The chance to work on unique, artistic, and high-impact art and design projects.
– A collaborative studio environment and the opportunity to be part of a skilled and passionate team at the forefront of sculptural design.
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
Metalwork Fabrication – Welding and Blacksmithing Technician.
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
