Senior Technician - Wood Facbrication

Join Our Team – Senior Technician Wood Fabrication

We are excited to invite applications for a Senior Technician to support our activities within the Wood Digital and Metals Fabrication facility

About the role

As a valued member of our team, you will play a key role in the ongoing development of the wood manufacture and production areas within the high-profile wood digital and metal fabrication facility , located in the Babbage  Building.

Reporting to the School Technical Manager, you will be a vital member of the team. A significant part of this role will involve close collaboration with all faculty stakeholders, as well as external and wider university colleagues.

You will:

• Be responsible for operating and maintaining the state-of-the-art wood fabrication area.
• Have opportunities to develop skills and knowledge in emerging technologies, including generative AI applications.

Your attention to detail , knowledge and expereience in Health and Safety in HE environment and commitment to excellence in demonstrating skills and knowledge will help us create an excellent student experience and a forward-looking department

For more information on School of Art Design and Architecture please visit our dedicated webpage at https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools

Due to the nature of the role, unfortunately we are unable to accommodate working from home.

This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a permanent basis.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Richard Wood : by email at richard.wood@plymouth.ac.uk

What we’re looking for

We are actively seeking candidates from diverse technical backgrounds. We particularly value candidates holding qualifications equivalent to an HND, a Degree, NVQ4, or similar, complemented by relevant practical experience. Hands-on experience in any of the following areas is mandatory: Woodwork and machining including planer thicknesser, dimension saw, router table, widebelt sander and wood lathe; hand tools and processes, including surfacing, cutting, joining, in the shaping of wood and wood composite material, Health and Safety,and  Risk Assessment. Current qualifications and experience are required.  Some CAD design in a range of packages, 3D printing in a range of formats, and CNC on a range of 2D/3D small, medium, and large machine types and materials (Wood/Metal and Plastic) is very welcome.

We desire a candidate who thrives both independently and within a team, appreciating the importance of contributing to a supportive work environment. Additionally, the role involves assisting undergraduates, postgraduates, and researchers in this domain; thus, strong communication and mentoring skills are essential.

About us

The School of Art Design and Architecture holds a Bronze Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education.

Application Process

Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

Anticipated Interview Date:  Monday 8 December 2025

Closing date:  12 midnight, Sunday 16 November 2025

Our Offer

When joining us, you will receive:

• Generous annual leave: 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays & Closure Days

A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.

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