Senior Lab & Test Rig Technician

UK Atomic Energy Authority; Abingdon; Presencial; GBP 39.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Salary + allowance

Performance bonus

Pension scheme

Annual leave details

Site closure over Christmas

Descripción de la vacante

UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) seeks a Senior Testing Rigs & Labs Technician to provide advanced hands-on support in our experimental labs and workshop. You will build, operate and maintain testing rigs and lab systems to support prototype development and experiments, working with engineers and scientists to ensure safe, efficient delivery.

You will mentor junior technicians, apply mechanical/electrical expertise to translate drawings into setups, and contribute to risk assessments and

Formación

• Relevant technical qualification in a STEM discipline.
• Hands-on laboratory/workshop experience in labs or prototype environments.
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical skills with reading drawings.
• Experience assembling, commissioning, operating or maintaining test rigs.
• Awareness of laboratory hazards and safe working practices.
• Ability to work independently within established procedures.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Experience guiding junior colleagues.

Responsabilidades

• Carry out hands-on laboratory work, including fabrication, assembly, integration, commissioning, operation and decommissioning of testing rigs and equipment.
• Support the safe and effective day-to-day operation of testing rigs and laboratory facilities.
• Apply practical mechanical and/or electrical expertise to translate drawings, schematics and test plans into robust physical setups.
• Identify and resolve technical issues during builds and experimental operations, escalating novel or higher-risk problems as required.
• Contribute to risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work within laboratory environments.
• Take responsibility for defined operational areas such as tooling, consumables, equipment organisation or calibration coordination.
• Maintain accurate records for equipment status, servicing, calibration and experimental activities.
• Support the collection, handling and basic processing of experimental data.
• Contribute practical input to experimental planning, design reviews and operational improvement activities.
• Guide and mentor junior technicians and apprentices, promoting good laboratory practice and safe working.
• Work collaboratively with engineers and stakeholders, communicating clearly and professionally.

Conocimientos

STEM qualification

Lab experience

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Technical drawings

Mentoring

Educación

STEM qualification (HNC/HND or equivalent)

Herramientas

Measurement instruments

Descripción del empleo

UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) seeks a Senior Testing Rigs & Labs Technician to provide advanced hands-on support in our experimental labs and workshop. You will build, operate and maintain testing rigs and lab systems to support prototype development and experiments, working with engineers and scientists to ensure safe, efficient delivery.

You will mentor junior technicians, apply mechanical/electrical expertise to translate drawings into setups, and contribute to risk assessments and