Technical Specialist - Manufacturing Workshop

We are looking for a Technical Specialist to join the Manufacturing Workshops team!

About the role:

You will work as part of a multi skilled technical team, providing a service to both teaching and research in the engineering faculty. Skills provided by the team include the use of conventional and CNC machine tools with fitting skills to produce bespoke equipment.

Your core responsibility will be to provide the staff and students of the Faculty of Engineering and Design with skilled technical support for:

• The design and manufacture of unique devices
• The repair, modification and construction of new and existing equipment
• The manufacture of new components

As part of the wider team, you will contribute to the teaching and supervision of undergraduates in a workshop environment, including the use of hand and machine tools. You will also provide technical support during final year individual projects, as well as supporting the departmental competition teams by providing input on designs and manufacturing complex components by a variety of techniques.

As this is a student-facing role, you need to be confident working and communicating with a diverse student population. As a team, you will be responsible for ensuring a safe working environment for students and colleagues.

This is a permanent role working full time, therefore requiring full time attendance on campus.

For informal enquiries please contact either:

Julian Sulley, Director of Technical Services at js806@bath.ac.uk or 07528974616,

Dave Wood, Technical Manager at ensdnw@bath.ac.uk, or

Guy Brace, Technical Supervisor (Manufacturing Workshops) at ensgwb@bath.ac.uk or 01225386858.

About you:

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience in a relevant field
• A demonstrable ability to understand and assess relevant engineering information and suggest solutions to problems
• Experience of upholding and improving safe working practices
• A track record of delivering accessible training sessions to non-specialists
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences

You will have the attributes to develop into a kind and culturally aware leader who fosters an environment where every individual is valued and respected, regardless of their background or identity. You will proactively seek out diverse perspectives, recognizing the richness and creativity this brings to decision-making and problem-solving. You will remain optimistic in the face of challenges, seeing them as opportunities for growth and innovation. You will understand that change is inevitable and necessary, actively encouraging those around you to adapt and evolve. 

By promoting a culture of openness and inclusivity, coupled with a willingness to listen as well as a readiness to embrace change, you will contribute profoundly to a dynamic and empowered team that can thrive in today's rapidly changing world.

What we can offer you:

• a very generous employer contributory pension scheme
• generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• we are a family-friendly University and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangements
• an excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities
• a number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for: Relocation allowance, Visa Reimbursement, Interest-Free Loan.

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