Onsite Precision Mechanical Technician - 3-Year Fixed Term

Diamond; East Hagbourne; Vor Ort; GBP 33.000 - 35.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

26 days annual leave

Flexible working hours

Pension scheme (defined benefit) 2.3%

Relocation assistance

Zusammenfassung

Diamond Light Source, based at Harwell in Oxfordshire, is seeking a Mechanical Technician on a 3-year fixed-term contract to join the Engineering Group. The role focuses on assembly, installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance of mechanical systems for Diamond’s accelerators and the Diamond-II upgrade.

You will work with engineers, technicians and suppliers, performing precision mechanical tasks and supporting safe operation of workshop and laboratory areas.

Qualifikationen

• Recognised engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Experience with mechanical assembly and using workshop tools.
• Safe working practices in engineering workshop/lab environments.
• Willingness to undertake occasional local travel.

Aufgaben

• Assemble, install and modify precision mechanical components and systems.
• Carry out inspection, dimensional checks and acceptance testing of components.
• Manufacture or modify components using CNC and manual tools.
• Support installation, alignment, commissioning and maintenance activities.
• Carry out mechanical and light electrical assembly tasks.
• Install and maintain mechanical services and associated pipework.
• Record completed work and inspection results; work with engineers and suppliers.
• Operate site transport and lifting equipment after training.

Kenntnisse

Reading drawings

Precision assembly

Workshop safety

Mechanical fitting

Ausbildung

Engineering apprenticeship or ONC/Level 2/3

Tools

CNC machining

Calipers & measuring tools

Workshop fabricating tools

Jobbeschreibung

Diamond Light Source, based at Harwell in Oxfordshire, is seeking a Mechanical Technician on a 3-year fixed-term contract to join the Engineering Group. The role focuses on assembly, installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance of mechanical systems for Diamond’s accelerators and the Diamond-II upgrade.

You will work with engineers, technicians and suppliers, performing precision mechanical tasks and supporting safe operation of workshop and laboratory areas.