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Mechanical Workshop Technician

University of Oxford - Department of Engineering Science

Location: Oxford
Salary: £30,259 to £35,466 per annum : Grade 5
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 18th September 2024
Closes: 1st October 2024
Job Ref: 175241

The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.

Engineering teaching and research takes place at Oxford in a unified Department of Engineering Science whose academic staff are committed to a common engineering foundation, which includes research and study in most branches of the subject. The Department employs about 90 academic staff and around 250 research staff, all supported by an experienced team of teaching support staff, administrative staff and technicians.

What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

  • An excellent contributory pension scheme
  • 38 days annual leave
  • A comprehensive range of childcare services
  • Family leave schemes
  • Cycle loan scheme
  • Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
  • Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and self-motivated Mechanical Workshop Technician to provide full-time technical support for the department’s workshop at the Department of Engineering Science in Central Oxford). The post is permanent.

This is a wide-ranging role in a mechanical workshop, with a focus on providing high-quality manual and CNC machining to the Department. You will be responsible for manufacturing, modifying and repairing components and equipment for research, assisting with design and material selection as required. In addition, you will support the practical teaching of undergraduates. This will provide you with the opportunity to share your passion for practical engineering with students. You will also contribute to the Department’s Outreach events demonstrating and teaching practical engineering to small groups from schools.

About You

You should possess a formal qualification, such as an HNC, BTEC, City and Guilds award or equivalent in an appropriate subject (e.g. mechanical engineering apprenticeship). Experience of use of CNC mills and/or lathes or a demonstrable willingness and aptitude to acquire these skills is essential, as well as experience of using standard mechanical workshop equipment. You should also be able to work independently towards a shared objective and work accurately with close attention to detail.

Application Process

You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.

The closing date for applications is 12:00 on 1st October 2024.

Interviews will take place on the 10th October 2024 and will be face to face.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Grahame Faulkner (email: Grahame.Faulkner@eng.ox.ac.uk)

The Department holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting women in Science, Engineering and Technology.

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