Teaching Workshop Technician (FTC)

About MechSpace

MechSpace is UCL Mechanical Engineering’s dedicated facility for innovation and hands-on learning. Equipped with advanced CAD/CAM capabilities, it supports projects through the full design cycle—investigate, design, analyse, build, test, and implement. Students work on everything from the IMechE Design Challenge to flagship competitions like Shell Eco-marathon and Formula Student, as well as boats, drones, and even a Mars Rover.

Our workshop features CNC lathes and routers, milling machines, laser cutters, 3D printers, and traditional tools, alongside 3D scanning and inspection rooms. The CAD suite offers high-performance computers with industry-standard software (Catia, Autodesk, Ansys, Altair) and a Virtual Reality suite for immersive design reviews. MechSpace gives students the best chance to turn ideas into reality, learn from experience, and showcase their work—often alongside industry experts.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Teaching Technician to support students and staff in our manufacturing workshops for a fixed-term period of 12 months. This is a hands-on, enabling role where you’ll help students develop practical skills and deliver successful projects.

You’ll provide guidance on design improvements for manufacturability and reliability, ensure activities follow best practice and safety standards, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures. You’ll engage with students on sketches, CAD layouts, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings, advising on modifications to improve outcomes. Working as part of the MechSpace team, you’ll help maintain a consistent technical presence during operating hours, with flexibility for occasional weekend work.

About You

You are an experienced engineer or technician with a strong technical foundation, ideally holding an HND/HNC, Level 4 NVQ, or a recognised apprenticeship, supported by substantial post-qualification experience—or equivalent expertise. Your background includes hands-on work in high-tech industries such as motorsport, aerospace, or automotive, and you have proven skills in precision manufacturing, working with varied tools and materials and inspecting components to micron-level accuracy.

Organised and self-motivated, you thrive under pressure and communicate technical concepts clearly to non-specialists. You enjoy working collaboratively and have knowledge of design and manufacturing principles, engineering materials, and Health & Safety regulations. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, attention to detail, and composure in a busy environment are essential.

Experience with 3D CAD software (e.g., Catia), CNC programming using CAM tools (e.g., Mastercam), and conversational controls (Siemens 828D or ProtoTRAK) would be advantageous. Familiarity with Higher Education environments, manual machining, fitting and assembly, and interpreting engineering drawings will strengthen your application. Above all, you bring innovative problem-solving skills and a passion for developing bespoke solutions.

Rewards and Benefits

Alongside this exciting opportunity, UCL offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous annual leave, pension schemes, and access to professional development. Learn more on our Rewards and Benefits page.

Our Commitment to Equality

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including ethnic minorities, disabled people, LGBTQI+ individuals, and women in senior roles. Our department proudly holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award for advancing gender equality.

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