Engineering Workshop Technician

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research. We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve, shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, achieved through the talent, expertise and commitment of our people. Our culture empowers colleagues to make a genuine impact, collaborate across disciplines and contribute to projects that solve real-world challenges.

If you're an experienced Mechanical Engineering Technician looking for a role where your skills will be valued and your work will make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Join our specialist Engineering Centre and become part of a highly skilled team delivering precision engineering solutions for a diverse range of innovative projects across the Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences and the University. This is a varied, hands‑on role where you'll manufacture high-precision components, develop bespoke equipment, maintain workshop facilities and provide expert technical support to engineering and research activities across the University.

No two days are the same. One day you could be machining a complex component from a CAD drawing, the next building and modifying specialist equipment or helping develop innovative manufacturing solutions.

• Manufacturing precision components using conventional and CNC machine tools.
• Interpreting engineering drawings, CAD models, sketches and technical specifications.
• Constructing, modifying and repairing bespoke mechanical equipment and apparatus.
• Providing practical engineering advice and technical solutions.
• Supporting the design and development of specialist engineering equipment.
• Maintaining workshop machinery and ensuring equipment remains safe, reliable and operational.
• Promoting safe working practices and contributing to a professional workshop environment.
• Identifying opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, productivity and efficiency.

We're looking for a skilled Mechanical Engineering Technician with a passion for quality workmanship and continuous improvement.

You will have:

• An HNC, HND or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline.
• Experience operating a range of conventional and/ or CNC machine tools.
• Significant experience working within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• A strong understanding of workshop health and safety requirements.
• The ability to interpret technical drawings and translate concepts into high‑quality manufactured components.
• Excellent practical problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to plan, prioritise and manage workload with minimal supervision.
• Most importantly, you'll enjoy taking ownership of your work, collaborating with colleagues and finding innovative ways to tackle engineering challenges.

• Work on unique and technically challenging projects.
• Access well‑equipped workshop facilities and modern manufacturing equipment.
• Be part of a collaborative and supportive technical team.
• Contribute to world‑class engineering and research activities.
• Benefit from excellent professional development opportunities and a generous staff benefits package.

£32,080 to £36,636 per annum