Technician (Thermo Fluids)

Full Time, Open ended

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About the University

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At Loughborough, we strive for better, think differently, challenge convention & take action. We are passionate about finding solutions to the major problems faced by society & the planet, & we create opportunities for those with the drive, the ambition, & the determination to apply themselves in the pursuit of better.

Here’s more about the role & what we’re looking for:

The postholder will work as part of a team to support & co-ordinate the daily operation of School technical facilities, using their knowledge & expertise to ensure compliance with health & safety regulations & the effective use of technical facilities, equipment & resources. This position delivers an invaluable contribution to the learning, teaching, & research aims of the school.

Thermo Fluids encompasses two labs in two separate buildings (Wolfson School & STEM). One lab is equipped with practical equipment & rigs covering both mechanical & fluid tutorials; the other lab houses equipment that is used in related taught classes & is also used for research purposes.

You will:

• provide technical support for hands-on laboratory experiments facilitated by Module Leaders designed to promote self-learning & self-paced peer assisted tutorial work groups.
• provide support to Academic teaching, PhD students, undergraduate students, & teaching staff within Wolfson School.
• aid Research activities within the lab & enable the design & manufacture of various rigs & components.
• provide supervision & advice to under graduates when developing personal year projects.

About You

• Experience of working in a laboratory, workshop or other technical facility & applying good Health & Safety practices in both teaching & research labs
• Experience of operating, testing & maintaining equipment that demonstrate thermodynamics, heat transfer & fluid dynamics - includes wind tunnels (both supersonic & sub-sonic), refrigeration & boiling rigs, concentric tube heat exchangers, Reynolds analogy rig.
• Experience of working with hydraulic/pneumatic pressure systems, pressure vessels, hydrostatic pressure testing, cryogenics, gasses under pressure
• Ability to learn new skills, techniques, processes - commitment to ongoing professional development, including mandatory & role-specific training.

Why should you Apply?

With huge amount of variety in the role, there is an opportunity for you to develop & continually grow.

If this sounds like the right place, team & role for you please do get in touch. We’d love to hear from you.

Informal enquiries should be directed to David Green via email to D.I.Green@lboro.ac.uk or by telephone to 01509 227605.

For more information refer to the Job Description & Person Specification.

Application Process

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We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process. If there are additional adjustments, you’d like to request please contact David Green. We also offer reasonable adjustments on the job.

Closing Date: 21 May 2026

Our Benefits

We’re committed to creating an environment where you can flourish. You’ll enjoy generous time off, including 14 university closure days & bank holidays, plus a holiday purchase scheme. Other benefits include flexible & hybrid working options, family-friendly support, world-class sporting facilities, & a wide range of financial, health, & sustainability perks. Discover more about our full range of rewards & benefits.

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