Lead Mechanical Workshop Technician for Research - Oxford

University of Oxford; Oxford; Sur place; GBP 55 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Pension scheme

38 days’ annual leave

Childcare services

Family leave schemes

Cycle loan scheme

Discounted bus travel

Résumé du poste

University of Oxford is seeking an experienced Lead Mechanical Workshop Technician to provide specialist technical leadership in its Mechanical Workshop, supporting research and teaching activities. You will lead complex manufacturing projects, manage CNC capability, and provide hands-on skilled machining.

You will mentor junior staff and ensure high standards of safety and process improvements within a busy academic workshop.

Qualifications

• Formal qualification in mechanical engineering or related discipline, with apprenticeship or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience in high‑precision machining within research or instrument-making environments.
• Strong CAD/CAM skills and ability to create, interpret and modify drawings and models.
• Ability to lead non-routine technical work and provide specialist advice to colleagues and users.
• Experience in training, mentoring or supervising technical staff and with workshop health and safety.

Responsabilités

• Lead complex mechanical manufacturing projects from concept to design-for-manufacture, machining, assembly, testing and delivery.
• Develop and manage the workshop's CNC capability, including programming, setting, tooling and quality control.
• Provide hands-on work using manual and CNC machinery while mentoring junior staff.
• Collaborate with academic staff and researchers to translate mechanical concepts into practical designs.
• Deputise for the Workshop Manager on technical and operational matters as required.

Connaissances

High-precision machining

CNC programming

CAD/CAM skills

Leadership

Training and mentoring

Problem solving

Formation

Formal qualification in mechanical engineering

Recognised apprenticeship

Outils

CNC machinery

3D CAD

Manufacturing equipment

Description du poste

University of Oxford is seeking an experienced Lead Mechanical Workshop Technician to provide specialist technical leadership in its Mechanical Workshop, supporting research and teaching activities. You will lead complex manufacturing projects, manage CNC capability, and provide hands-on skilled machining.

You will mentor junior staff and ensure high standards of safety and process improvements within a busy academic workshop.