Mechanical & Manufacturing Technician

University of Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university in Leeds is seeking a Mechanical & Manufacturing Technician to provide manufacturing and technical support for biomedical research laboratories. The ideal candidate will have a mechanical engineering apprenticeship or equivalent and relevant experience, along with strong manual machining skills. This role offers generous holidays, pension scheme, and health benefits. Join our technical team and contribute to world-leading research in an inspiring environment.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus approximately 16 bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Health and Wellbeing discounts for gym membership

Access to personal development courses

On-site childcare and shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized mechanical engineering apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Relevant experience in an engineering environment.
• Skills in manual machining are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide manufacturing support for biomedical research laboratories.
• Machining designs to close tolerances.
• Support manufacturing and general activities within the Faculty.

Skills

Manual machining

Mechanical engineering principles

3D software

Basic repair and maintenance

Education

Mechanical engineering apprenticeship or equivalent

Job description

Mechanical & Manufacturing Technician

Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge working within the Faculty in one of the UKs top Universities? Do you want to provide manufacturing and technical support to world-leading research throughout the Faculty?

We are seeking a professional and proactive individual to join our technical team to support manufacturing and general activities within the Faculty of Biological Sciences.

You will provide manufacturing support for biomedical research laboratories, responsible for machining designs to close tolerances from various sources using your technical skills on manual manufacturing equipment.

Candidates should have completed a recognized mechanical engineering apprenticeship or equivalent, with relevant experience in an engineering environment. Skills in manual machining are essential. A good understanding of mechanical engineering principles, 3D software, design, and manufacturing is required. Experience with basic repair and maintenance of fabrication machines such as 3D printers and small tools is also necessary.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approximately 16 bank holidays (including Christmas), totaling 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance – the University contributes 14.5% of salary.
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Additional benefits include on-site childcare, shopping discounts, and travel schemes.