Lead Workshop Engineer

National Museums; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Healthcare cash plan

Wellbeing support

Enhanced pension

Interest-free loans

Staff discounts

Free museum entry

Job summary

Science Museum Group is seeking a Lead Engineering Technician (Workshop) at the Science Museum to manage the Electromechanical workshop, ensuring safe operations and compliance. You will oversee equipment, support exhibits like Burnley Mill Steam Engine, and lead a 20-person team across multiple disciplines.

Based onsite with early/late shifts and weekend commitments, you will drive maintenance, training, and process improvements while promoting high safety standards and knowledge sharing across

Qualifications

• Experience in a workshop/manufacturing environment with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong emphasis on safety, compliance and process management.
• Experience supervising or mentoring colleagues and running workshop operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operation of the engineering workshop.
• Ensure compliance and promote safe work practices.
• Support maintenance, repair and development of interactive exhibits and machinery.
• Lead and develop the workshop team and processes.

Skills

Workshop leadership

Engineering background

Health and safety

Mentoring/leadership

Education

Recognised engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification

Tools

CNC equipment

Manual machining

Metal fabrication

Job description

Science Museum Group is seeking a Lead Engineering Technician (Workshop) at the Science Museum to manage the Electromechanical workshop, ensuring safe operations and compliance. You will oversee equipment, support exhibits like Burnley Mill Steam Engine, and lead a 20-person team across multiple disciplines.

Based onsite with early/late shifts and weekend commitments, you will drive maintenance, training, and process improvements while promoting high safety standards and knowledge sharing across