Senior Model-Making Technician - Design & Manufacturing

Brunel University London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

London weighting

Pension provision

Wellbeing support

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Brunel University London seeks skilled Technicians to join the Design and Manufacturing Technical Services team. The role supports design and manufacturing workshops, helping students transform ideas into high-quality models and prototypes in a practical teaching environment.

Successful candidates will have hands-on experience in model making, machining and prototyping, with strong health and safety knowledge and the ability to communicate technical information clearly.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in model making, machining, prototyping, manufacturing or related technical discipline.
• Relevant experience in a technical or work-based environment.
• Ability to communicate technical information to diverse audiences.
• Experience applying health and safety regulations and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching, learning and project activities across design and manufacturing disciplines, providing technical support, guidance and training to students and staff.
• Take a lead role in day-to-day operations and management of facilities and resources; supervise others; refine practices and monitor standards.
• Collaborate with academic and technical colleagues to ensure high-quality models, prototypes and manufactured outcomes.

Skills

Model making

Machining

Prototyping

Health & safety

Communication skills

Job description

Brunel University London seeks skilled Technicians to join the Design and Manufacturing Technical Services team. The role supports design and manufacturing workshops, helping students transform ideas into high-quality models and prototypes in a practical teaching environment.

Successful candidates will have hands-on experience in model making, machining and prototyping, with strong health and safety knowledge and the ability to communicate technical information clearly.