Lead Workshop Technician – CNC Machining & Prototyping

Newcastle University; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday package

Pension schemes

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Newcastle University is seeking a technically skilled workshop specialist to lead manufacture, fitting and assembly of components for teaching and research. You will operate CNC mills and lathes, use manual machines, and design jigs and fixtures for prototype development.

Role requires strong CAD/CAM knowledge, experience with engineering drawings, and a focus on safety, training staff and students, and maintaining workshop equipment to high standards.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience with CNC mills, lathes and manual machining equipment.
• Solid understanding of engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Experience with CAD/CAM and CAD software for design and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Specify, design, develop, and construct specialised mechanical components and equipment for teaching and research.
• Prepare mechanical drawings and specifications manually or with CAD; record test data digitally.
• Train staff and students in workshop techniques and safety, supervising projects and ensuring safe practice.
• Identify consumables and equipment needs; monitor ordering and cost records.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures, risk assessments, and audits.
• Oversee day-to-day operation of workshop facilities; diagnose faults and perform maintenance.
• Provide guidance on tests, experiments, fabrication, and use of workshop equipment.

Skills

CNC Mills

CNC Lathes

Manual Machining

Engineering Drawings

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

Higher National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)

Tools

CAD/CAM

CAD Software

Job description

Newcastle University is seeking a technically skilled workshop specialist to lead manufacture, fitting and assembly of components for teaching and research. You will operate CNC mills and lathes, use manual machines, and design jigs and fixtures for prototype development.

Role requires strong CAD/CAM knowledge, experience with engineering drawings, and a focus on safety, training staff and students, and maintaining workshop equipment to high standards.