Mechanical Engineering Technician (DUNE)

STFC; Daresbury; On-site; GBP 33,838 - 38,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Exceptional pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Subsidised restaurant

Job summary

A leading research organization in the UK is looking for a Mechanical Engineering Technician to join its team at Daresbury Laboratory. You will support the DUNE project, engaging in hands-on engineering tasks while adhering to safety standards. The role requires a recognized engineering apprenticeship and practical mechanical skills. Enjoy a full-time position with excellent benefits, including 30 days annual leave and a pension scheme, within a collaborative environment focused on scientific advancement.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in a relevant technical engineering role.
• Experience with workshop machine tools and production environments.
• Understanding and applying health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Become part of the team responsible for the DUNE project.
• Support production of the particle physics detector system.
• Work within precise tolerances and adhere to procedures.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Attention to detail

Documentation skills

Ability for hand soldering

Experience of operating jib/overhead cranes

Education

Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship

ONC or higher engineering qualification

Job description

Mechanical Engineering Technician (DUNE)

Salary: £33,838 per annum, with specialist allowance up to £5,000 for highly skilled candidates

UKRI Band: C – S1

Hours: Full Time (Daytime shift patterns may be required at points in production process)

Contract Type: Open-ended (up to three posts)

Location: Daresbury Laboratory, Warrington, WA4 4AD

Closing date: 6th January 2026

Benefits: 30 days’ holiday + 8 bank holidays + 2.5 privilege days + an exceptional average salary pension + excellent work life balance

One current project is the production of an exciting particle physics detector system for the DUNE project. As a Mechanical Technician you will become part of the team responsible for the successful completion of the International DUNE project.

About Us

You will be a member of the Mechanical, Metrology and Technical Engineering Group (MMTE) which is part of the Technology Department based at STFC's Daresbury Laboratory. Within MMTE group there are several engineering teams working in collaboration on some of the world’s most exciting and complex scientific facilities, such as CERN LHC, PiPII and the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) as well as ongoing operational support for our in-house particle accelerator CLARA.

Person Specification

About you

You will have a broad understanding of Mechanical Engineering with hands‑on experience, which is transferable to specific areas of particle accelerator type build and assembly. Knowledge of related functions such as vacuum technology, cryogenics and clean room/low particulate environments would be desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

A recognised Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent with demonstrable hands‑on experience in a relevant technical engineering role. Preferably you will have ONC or higher engineering qualification and/or extensive relevant knowledge and experience.

• Demonstrable practical mechanical skills including experience with workshop machine tools.
• Competence working in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Ability for hand soldering (evaluated during recruitment process).
• Experience of working within an ISO9001 or similar quality environment.
• Attention to detail and working within precise tolerances.
• Experience of working to procedures.
• Strong documentation and recording skills.
• A willingness to perform repetitive tasks to consistent quality.
• An ability to interpret and use data.
• Experience of operating jib/overhead cranes.
• Experience of working at height.
• Understanding and experience of implementing and applying relevant health and safety requirements in a manufacturing environment (e.g. risk assessments, operating procedures, COSHH assessments).

STFC values their employees by offering a benefits package designed to provide an excellent work/life balance including 30 days’ annual leave, 10.5 public and privilege holidays, flexible working hours, exceptional average salary pension scheme, social and sporting activities and societies and a subsidised restaurant.

Please note: if you will require sponsorship to work in the UK, as part of your sponsorship application, you (and any dependants travelling with you) will be required to pay costs directly to the UK Home Office for the application before you start your role with us. UKRI is normally able to reimburse some, or all of these fees after you have become an employee, and this can be discussed with the Hiring Manager. For more information, please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/how-much-it-costs or contact [e-mail].

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Science