Mechanical Technician

Newcastle University; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Newcastle University is seeking a Mechanical Technician to join our School of Engineering. This on-site role supports teaching laboratories and project spaces, ensuring equipment is safe, well-maintained, and ready for high-quality practical sessions and student projects.

You will be part of a collaborative team delivering technical support to academic staff and students, working in a busy, learning-focused environment across our Northeast facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in operating and maintaining machinery and equipment.
• Ability to deliver safety inductions and training.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and operating machinery and equipment
• Delivering safety inductions
• Providing training on specialist tools and techniques
• Managing resources and stock levels
• Supporting the technical team leader and senior technicians in health and safety compliance, infrastructure, and asset management

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Engineering environment

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Customer focus

Education

National Certificate in Manufacturing Engineering (or Level 3)

Job description

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success. The Role The School of Engineering at Newcastle University is seeking to appoint an individual to the role of Mechanical Technician. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of technical staff supporting teaching activities, primarily within our multifunction laboratories and project areas. You will play a key role in ensuring multifunction laboratories are safe, well-maintained, and equipped to deliver high-quality practical sessions and student projects. Our highly skilled and professional technical colleagues are essential in supporting and delivering successful teaching activities to an international standard. The School of Engineering employs approximately 75 technicians working across campus and off-site facilities throughout the Northeast of England. Our technical expertise spans a wide range of disciplines and makes a fundamental contribution to Newcastle University's impact on the world. You will be part of a collaborative technical team providing support to academic staff and students during taught practical sessions and projects.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and operating machinery and equipment
• Delivering safety inductions
• Providing training on specialist tools and techniques
• Managing resources and stock levels
• Support the technical team leader and senior technicians in maintaining health and safety compliance, infrastructure, and asset management within designated teaching and project spaces

Skills you will need to demonstrate

• A proven track record of working in a manufacturing or engineering environment, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• A proactive mindset with evidence of continuous improvement
• Technical problem-solving skills and a solution-focused approach
• A strong customer focus and the ability to work flexibly, efficiently, and cooperatively with stakeholders
• A good understanding of health and safety processes
• Technical expertise in the operation and maintenance of machinery and equipment

Qualifications

• Essential National Certificate in Manufacturing Engineering (or Equivalent Level 3 Qualification) or relevant technical experience acquired through a combination of vocational training and on the job experience
• Desirable Full UK driving license

The post is full-time, permanent.

For informal enquiries, please contact Robyn Hare, Technical Lead for Integrated Teaching [e-mail] .

£29,588 with progression to £31,236 per annum.