Survey Technician

Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Oxfordshire – based onsite / some home working available.

Full time / Flexible hours considered.

About Us
Diamond Light Source is one of the world’s most advanced scientific facilities. We’re home to the UK’s synchrotron light source – a giant microscope producing beams of light 10 billion times brighter than the sun. Probing the structure and composition of matter, our work drives innovation in everything from vaccines to nanotech.

About the Role
We now have an opportunity for a Survey Technician to carry out initial and ongoing survey and alignment tasks plus component measurement for the Diamond accelerators and beamlines. The role will involve the use of CMM’s; Laser Trackers; Laser Scanners and Total Stations to achieve sub millimetre accuracy.

Responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out metrology and inspection tasks on engineering components using a range of measurement instruments.
• Setting out geometric reference datum points for accelerator and beam line installation.
• Carrying out dimensional surveys of the diamond survey network to enable best fit adjustments to be computed.
• Carrying out pre-alignment tasks on accelerator and beam line components using 3-dimensional measuring systems.
• Survey and adjusting the position of accelerator and beam line components during installation to ensure alignment tolerances are achieved.

About You
You will hold an HNC/HND level technical qualification or equivalent or a mechanical engineering apprenticeship, along with the following:

• Practical experience precision component inspection.
• A working knowledge of engineering drawings.
• Competent in the use of computers and Word, Excel.

Experience in the following area’s is desirable:

• Familiarity with Work Planning and Safe Systems of work.
• Machining and manufacturing techniques.
• Working within QC/QA systems.
• 3D CAD software.

Benefits
Diamond offers an exceptional benefits package to support staff in achieving a positive work/life balance. This includes 26 days annual leave plus Christmas closure, public holidays, 2 annual volunteering days and flexible working hours. We also offer an excellent defined benefit pension scheme. Staff also have access to a range of amenities on site including a nursery, cafes, a restaurant and sports and leisure facilities. A relocation allowance may also be available where applicable.

As standard this role requires a fully onsite working arrangement.

To Apply
Please use the online application process to apply and tell us why you believe you are suitable for this role.

The closing date for applications is 14th December.

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