Technical Supervisor; Materials

Job Summary

Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering

Full Time, Open ended, Campus based only

The postholder will work as part of a team to co‑ordinate technical operations in an academic and research setting, ensuring compliance with safety standards and the effective management of facilities, equipment, resources and technical expertise. The postholder will lead a team of technicians responsible for the Materials, Metrology and Thermofluids laboratories and will provide Health and Safety advice.

• Experience of managing in an engineering laboratory, workshop or other technical facility; specific experience in materials, metrology and thermofluids.
• Ability to line manage specialist technical staff promoting a culture of flexibility and collaboration.
• Able to offer technical advice and guidance to academic and research staff, assisting with experiment design and materials testing.
• Track record of operating with high levels of safety, and able to act as School Health and Safety Officer.

• Time off – generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through holiday purchase scheme.
• Where you work – access to a range of facilities with green space across our 523‑acre campus and a London campus.
• Financial wellbeing – competitive pay, two pension schemes and everyday savings opportunities.
• Support for you and those close to you – life event leave policies, on‑site nursery, flexible and hybrid working options.
• Health and wellbeing – discounted gym memberships, world‑class sporting facilities, physiotherapy, eyesight testing and wellbeing support.
• Travel and sustainability – electric vehicle and cycle‑to‑work schemes and various travel offers.