Senior Mechanical Workshop Technician CNC Teaching

Heriot-Watt University; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 26,707 - 36,636; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

33 days annual leave (Grade 6)

Flexible working patterns

Job summary

Heriot-Watt University is seeking a Mechanical Workshop Technician / Senior Technician to provide crucial support for teaching and research activities. The successful candidate will manage equipment, assist students, and maintain health and safety standards in the workshop.

Essential qualifications include SCQF Level 7-8 in mechanical engineering and substantial experience with CNC machines. This role offers 28 to 33 days of annual leave and a range of benefits including flexible working patterns.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' post-apprentice experience in a workshop environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Experience with a broad range of materials and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality technical support for research and teaching.
• Operate CNC milling machines, lathes, and welding equipment.
• Assist and train undergraduate students in machining techniques.

Skills

CNC machining

Mechanical design

Problem solving

Communication

Health & safety regulations

Education

SCQF Level 7–8, HNC/HND or equivalent in mechanical engineering

Tools

CNC machines

3D printers

Lathes

Milling machines

Drilling machines

Job description

Heriot-Watt University is seeking a Mechanical Workshop Technician / Senior Technician to provide crucial support for teaching and research activities. The successful candidate will manage equipment, assist students, and maintain health and safety standards in the workshop.

Essential qualifications include SCQF Level 7-8 in mechanical engineering and substantial experience with CNC machines. This role offers 28 to 33 days of annual leave and a range of benefits including flexible working patterns.