Chief Technician - Machinist

Chief Technician - Machinist (Fixed Term)
£25,728-£29,799

Department of Engineering

Reference: NM15383

The Department of Engineering has a vacancy for a skilled Workshop Technician (Machinist) to join the Hopkinson Laboratory in Division A, which supports world-leading research and teaching in Thermodynamics, Fluids and Turbomachinery.  The post offers variety and challenge in a stimulating modern and continually improving well equipped environment.

We are looking for an innovate person to work closely with research and teaching staff as part of the technical team that provides key support and guidance. The main responsibilities of the post will include design and construction of very sophisticated equipment and on occasion, working closely with and supervising practical skills with students and researchers.

You should have a sound manual machining and fitting skills background, have completed an engineering apprenticeship and be fully familiar with a wide range of workshop machinery and techniques. Experience with CNC machinery, CAD and CAD/CAM software would be an advantage, although training will be given.

The successful applicant should be educated to HNC level and have completed a recognised apprenticeship in mechanical engineering. They should also have sound IT and communication skills.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 5 years in the first instance.

Please quote reference NM15383 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

Closing date: 14 May 2018

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