Robotics Workshop Technician

Lancaster Instruments Ltd.; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster Instruments Ltd. designs and builds precision machines and robotics. This on-site, full-time role sits in a small workshop where you’ll build, test and fine‑tune robotic systems alongside engineers. You’ll learn quickly, take care with your work and contribute to a safe, organized workspace.

You’ll assemble machines from prototypes to finished systems, modify parts, and gain CNC exposure. Relocation isn’t offered; commuting distance to Lancaster is essential.

Qualifications

• You're practical and good with tools.
• You learn quickly and want to keep learning.
• You're reliable and enjoy working in a small team.
• No degree required; relevant hands-on experience welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble robotic and automated machines, from one-off prototypes to finished systems.
• Keep the workshop organised, stocked and safe.
• Make and modify parts using workshop tools and machines, with training on our CNC machines if you haven't used them before.
• Help test machines and get them ready to go to customers.
• Pick up new skills as projects need them, with support from the team.

Skills

Practical with tools

Quick learner

Reliable

Teamwork

Tools

CNC machining

Job description

Lancaster Instruments designs and builds precision machines and robotics. Our work includes laboratory automation for IVF clinics, test equipment for the nuclear industry and one-off machines for individual clients. We're a small team with our own workshop and in-house CNC machining, which means we get from CAD to working hardware quickly.

We're looking for a hands-on technician to help run our workshop and build the machines our engineers design.

What you'll do

You'll work alongside our engineers every day and be the person who helps keep the workshop running. No two builds are the same, and drawings and instructions won't always be complete. We need someone who works things out, asks when they're unsure and gets on with it.

• Build and assemble robotic and automated machines, from one-off prototypes to finished systems
• Keep the workshop organised, stocked and safe
• Make and modify parts using the workshop's tools and machines, with training on our CNC machines if you haven't used them before
• Help test machines and get them ready to go to customers
• Pick up new skills as projects need them, with support from the team

Who we're looking for

You don't need a degree or a particular qualification. We care about evidence that you're good at building things and quick to learn. That might come from an apprenticeship, a workshop or manufacturing job, fixing cars or bikes, or serious projects of your own.

What matters most:

• You're practical and good with tools
• You learn quickly and want to keep learning
• You take care over your work and notice when something isn't right
• You're reliable and enjoy working in a small team

Useful but not required:

• CNC machining experience is a strong advantage
• Mechanical assembly or electrical work
• 3D printing, welding or fabrication

This is a full-time, on-site role, so you'll need to already live within commuting distance of Lancaster. We aren't able to support relocation. You'll also need the right to work in the UK.