Mechanical Technician: Teaching Lab Support & Safety

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

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.