Are you an experienced laboratory technician with a background in Mechanical Engineering or Product Design? Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge as part of one of the leading Universities in the country? Do you want to make a difference to world class teaching and research activities and help deliver an excellent learning experience for our students?
We are looking for an enthusiastic, professional, and proactive individual to join our team, working closely with technicians, students, and academic staff to support teaching, research and general activities in our workshops and laboratories.
In the School of Physics and Astronomy, we have a track record of delivering excellence in research and teaching based around solving real world problems. We have more than 150 people actively involved in research or teaching including 50 academic staff and 10 technical staff.
You will work collaboratively with technicians, students, and academic staff to support our teaching and research activities within the school. The role will also support the introduction of new CNC machines as part of our commitment to developing our teaching facilities. The CNC Facility will be located in a newly created space and shared between the Schools of Mechanical Engineering and Physics and Astronomy.
You will have served a recognised apprenticeship in a Mechanical Engineering discipline, or have a BTEC Level 4 or HNC, or have equivalent relevant experience. You will have experience in using conventional machine tools, and ideally CNC machines and 3D CAD, but this is not essential as training can be provided. We are looking for someone with a passion to support our students to excel in a design and engineering workshop environment.
We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.
What we offer in return
26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!Generous pension scheme options plus life assuranceHealth and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available. And much more!To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
Stuart Weston, Technician
Tel: +44 (0)113 343 3820 or email: S.Weston@leeds.ac.uk
Closing Date: 18 Mar 2024
Section: Technical Support
Salary: £25,742 to £29,605 p.a.
