Lead Engineering Technician

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Engineering Technician to enhance visitor experiences through proactive maintenance and innovative solutions. In this full-time role, you will work on exciting projects, from maintaining interactive exhibits to improving electromechanical systems. Join a dedicated team at a renowned institution, where your contributions will play a vital role in inspiring future generations. With opportunities for career growth and a commitment to work-life balance, this position offers a fulfilling career path in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Health & Dental Insurance

Career growth opportunities

Flexible work policies

Employee assistance programmes

Enhanced pension scheme

Interest-free loans

Discounts on exhibitions and cafes

Qualifications

• Experience in preventative maintenance on interactive exhibits.
• Knowledge in electromechanical systems and workshop tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventative maintenance on attractions and exhibits.
• Identify and implement improvements in electromechanical systems.

Skills

Electromechanical systems

Health & Safety

Workshop tools

Milling machines

Lathes

Tools

Technical drawings

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Are you a proactive engineering technician, with a collaborative and supportive approach to leadership?

About us

The Technical Services department provides workshop and technical services across the Science Museum, maintaining a diverse array of interactive exhibits, locksmith services, and producing exhibit mounts for exhibitions. This skilled technical team supports the museum in delivering an ambitious programme of activities ensuring a high-quality visitor experience.

To support this work, we are now looking for a Lead Engineering Technician to join us at the Science Museum on a full-time, permanent basis.

About the role

As a Lead Engineering Technician, you could be carrying out preventative maintenance on attractions such as the water feature and the interactive exhibits in the Wonderlab gallery. You will proactively identify and implement improvements in electromechanical systems, organize or carry out repairs, act as the department representative in gallery project meetings, and assist in designing technical drawings and identifying exhibit improvements.

About you

Your pragmatic and knowledgeable approach to engineering problems will help you identify solutions affecting the maintainability of future galleries. Your solid grounding in Health & Safety will ensure safe systems of work. Experience with workshop tools and machinery, including lathes and milling machines, will be beneficial. As a team member, you will support project progress and provide reactive assistance to gallery staff when needed.

Don't feel you meet all the criteria? We welcome applications from candidates with transferable skills, even if your experience doesn't match all the criteria. You could be the right fit for this or other opportunities.

Applying

View the Vacancy Information Pack under 'Attachments' on our website for details about the role and application process, or click 'Apply Online' to submit your application.

What we offer

• Meaningful work. Supporting our mission to Inspire Futures.
• Career growth. Opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Work/life balance. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with flexible policies.
• Health & Dental Insurance. Comprehensive coverage from day one.
• Access to wellbeing support, including employee assistance programmes and the Unmind app.
• Colleague networks. Forums for shared interests and community building.
• Enhanced pension scheme. Supporting your future savings.
• Interest-free loans. For life events or home improvements.
• Discounts. Free exhibition entry, shop and cafe discounts, and access to other museums in the NMDC network.

Open for All is a core value of the Science Museum Group, emphasizing our commitment to diversity and inclusion. We believe that a diverse organisation is stronger and better equipped to inspire futures.