Mechanical Workshop Technician

Contract Type: Open Ended

Work Hours: 35.0 Hours per Week

Industry: Education

Weeks per year-Weeks per year: 52.00

The role

Are you a capable mechanical technician, engineer or someone with comparable experience who would relish supporting cutting edge research and support the development and learning of the scientists of tomorrow? If you are, we would love to hear from you. 

We need a technician with experience in manual machining, to work in our Faculty of Science and Engineering Mechanical Workshop (based in the Chemistry Building at the University of Bristol). You will provide workshop relevant technical support to researchers and students including troubleshooting problems, and advising on manufacture, and ensuring a helpful and professional mechanical engineering service is provided. 
 
This position is well-suited for individuals with experience as a Tool-Maker, Machinists, Engineers or a Mechanical Technician. 

What will you be doing?

• Manufacture, adapt, repair, construct and commission a wide range of research and teaching equipment.
• Provide good quality documentation to support your work and staff who rely on it. 
• Operate, service, and calibrate workshop equipment. 
• Diagnose and rectify problems.
• Train and support others to undertake activities and tasks in your areas of expertise.

You should apply if

The ideal candidate will: 

• Have experience of using manual manufacturing machinery such as mills, lathes, pedestal drills and other hand tools.
• Have knowledge and/or experience using laser cutters and 3D printers.
• Be able to develop strong working relationships with customers (research staff and students) to enable sensible and achievable solutions that meet research and teaching needs.
• Be committed to providing a quality, high-precision and efficient service across the faculty.

For more details, please see below the link to the detailed Job Description. 

Additional information

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on 22/05/2025

For informal queries, please contact: Josh Goddard jg17859@bristol.ac.uk

Our strategy and mission

We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.

The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.

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