Academic CNC & CAD/CAM Workshop Technician

Corehr; Oxford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Oxford seeks a Workshop Technician to join the workshop team in Earth Sciences, tackling design, build, modification and repair tasks for academic staff across the department. The role focuses on machining using turning, grinding, welding and CAD, with health and safety monitoring and COSHH duties.

The post is permanent after a six-month probation, with closing date 15 September 2026 and interviews in mid-September.

Qualifications

• Requires experience working in a workshop environment and with machinery (precision instruments, lathes, CNC milling machines, CNC lathes, electric saws).
• Educated to A-Level or equivalent in engineering.

Responsibilities

• Manage machining processes and maintain quality control.
• Operate CNC milling machine and CNC lathe; use CAD/CAM systems to design and manufacture components.
• Assist with inductions and training of colleagues or students; ensure health and safety compliance (COSHH and related regulations).
• Troubleshoot problems with machine jobs and provide solutions; organise own work and take initiative.

Skills

Workshop experience

Machinery operation

Problem solving

Induction/training

Education

A-Level in Engineering

Tools

Solidworks

Solidcam

Protrax

Siemens control

Job description

University of Oxford seeks a Workshop Technician to join the workshop team in Earth Sciences, tackling design, build, modification and repair tasks for academic staff across the department. The role focuses on machining using turning, grinding, welding and CAD, with health and safety monitoring and COSHH duties.

The post is permanent after a six-month probation, with closing date 15 September 2026 and interviews in mid-September.