Mechanical & Manufacturing Technician

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

Job summary

The University of Leeds is seeking a proactive Mechanical & Manufacturing Technician to provide technical support within the Faculty of Biological Sciences. The role involves machining and maintaining equipment for biomedical research, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to world-class research.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus approximately 16 bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Discounted staff membership at The Edge gym

Access to professional development courses

On-site childcare

Qualifications

• Completed 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 from various sources.
• Repair and maintain fabrication machines such as 3D printers.

Skills

Manual machining

Mechanical engineering principles

3D software

Education

Mechanical engineering apprenticeship

Tools

3D printers

Fabrication machines

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University of Leeds

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Leeds, United Kingdom

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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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. Responsibilities include machining designs to close tolerances from various sources using effective technical skills on manual manufacturing equipment.

The ideal candidate 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 in 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 with 14.5% employer contribution and life assurance.
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership at The Edge, our state-of-the-art campus gym, which includes 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.