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Mechanical Technician (Insertion Devices)

Diamond Light Source

Location: Harwell
Salary: £26,399 to £31,058 dependent upon skills and experience
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 2nd February 2023
Closes: 26th February 2023
Job Ref: 10993

Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Oxfordshire

Full time / Flexible hours considered.

About Us

Diamond Light Source is the UK’s national synchrotron; a huge scientific facility designed to produce very intense beams of X-rays, infrared and ultraviolet light. Our scientists use the light to study a vast range of subject matter, from new medicines and treatments for disease to innovative engineering and cutting-edge technology 

Diamond is one of the most advanced scientific facilities in the world, and its pioneering capabilities and talented staff are helping to keep the UK at the forefront of scientific research.

About the Role

We now have an opportunity for a Mechanical Technician within the Diamond Insertion Device group. Synchrotron insertion devices are permanent magnet assemblies which lie at the heart of the Diamond facility, generating the brilliant light that is used in the experiments.

The Mechanical Technician will contribute to the mechanical assembly, testing, installation, maintenance and upgrading of insertion devices.

Further responsibilities will include:    

  • Carrying out inspection of manufactured items to drawings.
  • Carrying out machining to drawings, design jigs and fixtures and manufacture where necessary.
  • Assisting with the maintenance and upgrading of existing insertion devices.
  • Carrying out general laboratory/workshop work as required.

Some flexibility over working hours will be required during periods of intense activity, and occasional local travel may be required.

About You

Candidates should demonstrate a combination of proven technical experience, as well as an engineering apprenticeship or ONC or similar relevant qualification within engineering.

Experience would be advantageous in one of the following working environments:

  • Cryogenics, permanent magnets, high pressures, ultra-high vacuum would be beneficial but is not essential as training will be provided.
  • Familiarity in quality assurance procedures and work planning and safe systems of work

We are seeking someone with precision mechanical assembly skills, or an interest in learning those skills.

You should have experience in a mechanical workshop environment and be familiar with measuring instruments, alignment methods and ideally have some machining experience. You will demonstrate the ability to understand and interpret mechanical drawings.

You will demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills, to interact with people at all levels.

Benefits

Diamond offers an exceptional benefits package to support staff in achieving a positive work/life balance. This includes 25 days annual leave plus 13 days of statutory and company holidays, along with flexible working hours and an excellent pension scheme. Staff also have access to a range of amenities on site including a nursery, cafes, a restaurant and sports and leisure facilities.

To Apply

Please use the online application process to apply and tell us why you believe you are suitable for this role.

The initial closing date for applications is 26th February 2023, however applications will be reviewed and interviewed on an ongoing basis until this vacancy is filled.

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