Mechanical Workshop Supervisor

TN United Kingdom; Dorking; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Workshop Supervisor at a leading institution, overseeing workshop operations and ensuring quality in space hardware projects. The role involves managing staff, ensuring health and safety, and requires an ONC-level qualification as a toolmaker. Benefits include generous holiday, pension scheme, and a family-friendly environment.

Benefits

41 days holiday

Defined benefit pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay

Employee assistance programme

Discounted medical insurance

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of workshop practices related to machining, turning, cleaning, and surface treatments.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and CAD models.

Responsibilities

• Manage allocation of mechanical work in the workshop.
• Ensure health and safety in the workshop, including accident reports and risk assessments.
• Support assembly work in cleanrooms and manufacture test jigs.

Skills

Workshop management

Health and safety compliance

Machining and turning

Interpreting engineering drawings

CAD modeling

Education

ONC-level qualification as a toolmaker

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Workshop Supervisor at the Department of Space and Climate Physics (Mullard Space Science Laboratory), University College London (UCL). The role involves liaising with design engineers, project managers, and managing the allocation of mechanical work in the workshop in conjunction with a co-supervisor.

The post holder will collaborate with other engineers to ensure work is carried out efficiently in the workshop, meeting the demanding requirements of space hardware projects.

Responsibilities include supporting assembly work in cleanrooms, manufacturing and assembling test jigs for testing, and ensuring the proper functioning of space instrumentation essential for data reception and analysis.

A key aspect of the role is ensuring health and safety in the workshop, including completing accident reports and drafting risk assessments for activities in the welding shop, chemical laboratory, and mechanical workshop.

This is a fixed-term role for 2 years, with the possibility of extension depending on funding. It is also a part-time position (FTE, approximately 3 days per week).

About you

The ideal candidate will focus on efficiency and effective management to ensure the workshop delivers quality components within project timelines and budget. This includes managing workshop staff, conducting appraisals, maintaining manufacturing equipment, and introducing new tools and machinery.

Applicants should have an ONC-level qualification as a toolmaker, with in-depth knowledge of workshop practices related to machining, turning, cleaning, and surface treatments like Alodine, anodize, and Surtec. Ability to interpret engineering drawings and CAD models is essential.

Additional details can be found in the Job Description.

What we offer

We offer a range of benefits, including:

1. 41 days holiday (including 27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and 6 closure days)
2. Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
3. Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
4. Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
5. Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
6. Discounted medical insurance

The department is family-friendly and welcomes applications from those seeking flexible working hours. It has received the Institute of Physics Juno Practitioner award, recognizing efforts to promote gender equality in physics and encourage inclusive practices.