Engineering Technician Workshop

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As an Engineering Technician, you will be an integral member of our existing technical support team. Reporting to the Technical Manager‑Workshops, you will support the School’s teaching and research activities by providing an effective and efficient technical service in the fields of design and manufacture of custom experimental rigs and components. You will be based mainly in the workshop but will also spend time in laboratories repairing or installing equipment.

We are a modern workshop using both CNC and manual machines to produce quality components and using CAD software for design.

You will provide a high‑quality service to the School, including design and manufacture of bespoke experimental equipment, and will offer detailed, comprehensive advice on health and safety for the use of this equipment. This will include supporting undergraduate and postgraduate student projects as well as a range of academic research projects. You will adopt high working standards to ensure continued recognition of the School’s technical team for its service excellence and exemplary Health and Safety record.

This is a "hands on role" with a focus on manufacturing precision components.

• Provide a high-quality, comprehensive and effective technical service across the workshop/School. Liaise with customers regarding potential work, provide guidance and carry out experimental procedures. Report technical issues to the Engineering Team Leader as appropriate. Work with minimal supervision and use theoretical understanding of engineering or other technical principles relevant to your subject area and workplace to effectively problem solve clearly and concisely in written and oral form.
• Use and maintain a variety of general and specialist technical equipment, to meet the needs of the School regarding research, teaching and experimental work.
• Plan, design and manufacture components to high standards and engineering tolerances for both teaching and research projects.
• Provide solutions to technical problems for both teaching and research projects. Install, commission, maintain, service and repair experimental rigs, technical equipment and systems.
• Produce detailed and complex designs and CAD drawings for academics and students using CAD software.
• Program machine tools effectively using CAM software, also having the ability to produce programs for 3D machining operations.
• Mentor and induct trainees and junior staff and provide training in modern machining techniques. Also mentor and support apprentice technician development.
• Support the Technical Manager‑Workshop in the daily running of the workshop facility to ensure a continued safe and efficient working environment.
• Prioritise own work within a general plan or schedule to meet deadlines and appropriate standards and assist the Technical Manager‑Workshop in the planning for future projects. Plan and organise routine work and be responsive to non‑routine work.
• Provide technical support to staff and student projects, including advice, training and the set-up, modification and use of workshop equipment.
• Provide a high standard of customer service to staff, students and visitors. Make suggestions for improving service and refer customers to senior colleagues where appropriate.
• Understand and comply with relevant statutory, quality, environmental compliance procedures/systems, organisational and health and safety regulations relating to operations.
• Provide comprehensive safety advice and training to staff and students. Maintain appropriate records for own work.
• As a member of staff you will be encouraged to make ethical decisions in your role, embedding the University sustainability strategy into your working activities wherever possible.
• Any other duties, commensurate with the grade of the post.

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