Joseph Walsh Studio is seeking a general workshop assistant to join its team in County Cork, Ireland.

About Joseph Walsh Studio

Joseph Walsh Studio, in County Cork, Ireland, encompasses a design studio, workshop, gallery and archive. Here, art, craft, design and technical innovation merge in expressive pieces that open new possibilities in material and form. From monumental scale sculptures to one-of-a-kind site-specific commissions and collectible design editions, each work reveals an intuitive relationship with making, a sympathetic use of materials and an expressive engagement with form.

The role

Joseph Walsh Studio is currently seeking a General Workshop Assistant to join its team in County Cork, Ireland. This is a hands-on role within a busy workshop, suited for someone who thrives on precision, logistics and making things run smoothly. Supporting the Workshop Manager team, the General Workshop Assistant will work on the care, movement and installation of completed pieces, both in the Studio and on the road. The role spans workshop maintenance, packing and crating, storage and waste management, as well as the transportation and installation of artworks, often working alongside external teams during deliveries and exhibition installs. This role is for someone who is highly organised, practical and professional who can respond confidently within a fast-moving environment.

Duties and responsibilities:

workshop repairs and tool and machine maintenance
packing and crating of artworks in preparation for shipping
assistance in the handling, transportation and installation of artworks
management of accurate documentation, including condition reports and packing lists
storage management of materials and works
waste and recycling management
assisting the workshop team on other tasks as deemed necessary
ensuring compliance at all times with Health and Safety guidelines
adhering and contributing to the Studio’s Best Practice procedures and practices

The ideal candidate will:

have joinery skills (desirable)
have comparable experience (desirable)
have a strong work ethic
have strong logistics skills, be proactive and creative and possess strong problem solving skills
have the ability to work on own initiative and achieve deadlines
be precise, have strong attention to detail and desire to work at the highest standard
have the ability to work successfully as part of a team
be flexible and available to travel, when required, for deliveries/ exhibition installations/break downs
have a forklift licence
have a full clean driving licence (essential)

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