Mechanical Workshop Technician

Job description

About the role

The Department of Physics seeks to appoint a Mechanical Workshop Technician based within its Opto-Mechanical Instrumentation Workshop, in the Light Community. The post holder will work with academics, researchers, and students to develop the design and manufacture of high precision bespoke components, whilst ensuring that safe and effective working practices are carried out. The role will play a key role in the development and modification of research systems and equipment.

What you would be doing

The role is varied and will work alongside the Workshop Manager (Mechanical Technician) and a Glass Technician, to manufacture and modify high precision bespoke components for use in research both within the Light Community and external collaborators. The facility has a range of equipment including manual/CNC machines and 3D printers, along with access to equipment in the Physics Mechanical Instrumentation workshop.

You will be providing guidance to students and researchers in the design of laboratory equipment, as well as hands-on technical support to staff engaged in the delivery of experimental teaching/research. Throughout, the postholder will be required to ensure effective maintenance of equipment, and compliance with health and safety in accordance with laboratory practices and procedures.

You will also have access to a range of professional development, as well as the opportunity to connect with and learn from others through our extensive Technicians' Network.

What we are looking for

• Educated to HNC/HND level with completion of a recognised apprenticeship in engineering, or equivalent.
• Practical experience within an engineering workshop.
• Experience of using CNC machines, including lathes and milling machines.
• Proven experience of using CAM and CAD software.
• Experience of working from engineering drawings and written instructions.
• Ability to problem-solve and organise work to meet deadlines, whilst working across multiple projects.
• Excellent communication skills across a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience ensuring that security and safety standards are maintained at all times.
• A willingness to continue to develop own technical skills and expertise in workshop technology, consistent with the needs of the department.

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
• Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days' annual leave and generous pension schemes).
• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing .

Further information

This is a full-time, open-ended post (35 hours per week).

If you have any questions about the role, please contact: Martin Kehoe, Opto-Mechanical Instrumentation Workshop Manager - [email protected]

For queries relating to the application process, please contact: the Physics Knowledge Hub - [email protected]

The Department of Physics is part of the Faculty of Natural Sciences at Imperial College London, and is structured into five Research Communities that drive new research directions: Light, Matter, Physics of Particles, Physics of the Universe, and Space, Plasma and Climate.

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