Technical Specialist - Student Workshop

About the role:

Do you want to support the next generation of engineers and contribute to world class research? We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated technical specialist to join our team. Our technical team plays an essential role in enriching the student experience. 

You will work in our student workshop teaching and supervising our undergraduate students. You will provide technical support for both teaching and research activities. You could be making parts for a student racing car one day or working with researchers to build an artificial knee the next. 

You’ll use conventional machine tools (milling machines, lathes, etc) as well as CNC machines for more complex machining requirements. You will contribute to the teaching and supervision of undergraduates in the use of machine/hand tools and during final year individual research projects. You’ll also provide skills in welding/fabrication in steel, stainless steel and aluminium together with bench fitting and assembly.

You will also be required to supervise student activities in the Workshop and carry out inductions to ensure safe working at all times.

In addition, you will provide a training programme for apprentice technicians, overseeing their development by setting their workload and training schedule, as well as providing support and general guidance, during their studies.

The role is a full time (36.5 hours) position, but we can consider flexible working. 

For informal enquiries about the role please contact:

Florence Richardson, Technical Supervisor, on 01225 384622 or frgr20@bath.ac.uk or

Julian Sulley, Director of Technical Services, on 01225 385202 or js806@bath.ac.uk.

Please ensure you submit your application via the University website.

About you:

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A recognised machining apprenticeship and/or experience in a similar role
• Experience of being responsible for safe working practices
• The ability to assess scientific and technical information and suggest solutions
• Confidence working and communicating with a diverse student population
• Experience working with mechanical workshop conventional machine tools, hand tools and an aptitude for practical work

Experience in the supervision and/or instruction related to the training of students, apprentices or trainees in an engineering workshop environment is a bonus but not essential.

We appreciate a wide range of skills in our team, so if you have experience of assembly, fitting, fabrication or welding this will be an advantage.

We want to hear from people who are flexible and adaptable in their approach to work. You need to have a positive attitude and be willing to learn.

About us:

The Department of Mechanical Engineering is in the top 5 in the UK for our undergraduate courses and internationally renowned for our research output. You can be part of this success through the technical support you provide to our students and staff.

The University of Bath is set amongst green fields overlooking the world-heritage city of Bath - with the city centre only 1 mile from campus. On site you will find all the local amenities you could ask for including shops, restaurants, cafes, banks and the world-class Sports Training Village. It is an innovative, successful and rewarding place to work and develop your career. Other benefits include a generous leave entitlement, pension schemes, a wide range of learning and development opportunities and various staff discounts.

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