Technical Specialist (CNC Manufacturing Laboratory) (KP13133)

We are seeking a highly skilled, adaptable and self-motivated machinist to provide technical support to the Mechanical Services workshop and CNC manufacturing facility.

The post requires you to support our student automotive race teams including both mechanical and electric powered vehicles and our electric motorcycle team, providing both technical and manufacturing support. In addition, you may be called upon to provide instruction for safe operation of conventional lathes and milling machines in our student workshop.

You will also provide technical advice, instruction and support to academic and research staff and students in the Department of Mechanical Engineering.

Your responsibilities will also include:

manufacturing complex components from a variety of materials using 3 axis and 5 axis CNC machine tools with the assistance of CAD/CAM softwaredesign, manufacture, repair, development, construction, modification and commissioning of equipment, rigs and modelsthe teaching and supervision of undergraduates in the safe use of machine and hand tools during timetabled periods

Our ideal candidate will have:

substantial experience in CNC programming and machining, and conventional precision machining experience in an engineering machine shop or toolroom environmentexperience in the safe operation and use of a variety of mechanical workshop machine tools together with design, fitting and assembly skills.a recognised toolroom / technician / mechanical engineering apprenticeship, possess a minimum of a City and Guilds qualification or equivalent

Knowledge and experience of Computer Aided Design (CAD) programming would be an advantage but training will be available if necessary to develop these skills.

Further information

This is an full-time, permanent position, working 36.5 hours per week.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact either: 

Julian Sulley, Director of Technical Services, at js806@bath.ac.uk or 01225385202Dave Wood, Technical Manager, at ensdnw@bath.ac.uk or 01225384275Guy Brace, Technical Manager, at ensgwb@bath.ac.uk or 01225386858What we can offer you

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

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Free counselling services through Health AssuredCycle to work schemeElectric vehicle salary sacrifice schemeStaff discount at Team Bath gymStaff discounts on postgraduate tuition feesStaff discount on language coursesGenerous employer contributory pension schemesGenerous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balanceA wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and moreFree entry to the Holburne Museum in BathLocal discounts and moreA family-friendly workplace An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforceRelocation allowanceVisa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

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Closing Date: 09 Nov 2025

Department: Technical & Experimental

Salary: £30,505 to £36,924