Senior Technician: Digital Fabrication Lab

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Job summary

A prestigious university in Plymouth is seeking a Senior Technician for the Digital Fabrication Laboratory. This role includes operating advanced fabrication equipment and developing skills in emerging technologies. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and hands-on experience in CAD design, 3D printing, and CNC machining, along with strong communication skills. This position offers generous benefits and the opportunity to mentor students.

Benefits

25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

Generous pension scheme

Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Development opportunities

Enhanced family leave

Flexible working

Retailer discounts

On-site nursery

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in CAD design, 3D printing, CNC machining, and material handling.
• Ability to thrive independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain state-of-the-art fabrication equipment.
• Develop skills in emerging technologies.
• Mentor students and researchers.

Skills

CAD design

3D printing

CNC machining

Material handling

Strong communication skills

Education

HND, Degree, NVQ4 or equivalent

Job description

Join Our Team – Senior Technician Digital Fabrication Laboratory.

We are excited to invite applications for a Senior Technician to support our activities within the Digital Fabrication Laboratory.

About the role

As a valued member of our team, you will play a key role in developing the additive and subtractive areas within the high-profile Digital Fabrication Lab, located in the Roland Levinsky Building.

Reporting to the School Technical Manager, you will be a vital team member. A significant part of this role involves close collaboration with faculty stakeholders, external partners, and university colleagues.

Your Responsibilities

1. You will operate and maintain state-of-the-art fabrication equipment.
2. You will have opportunities to develop skills in emerging technologies, including generative AI applications.
3. Your attention to detail and commitment to excellence will enhance student experiences and support a forward-looking department.

We are seeking candidates from diverse technical backgrounds. Qualifications equivalent to an HND, Degree, NVQ4, or similar, along with relevant practical experience, are valued. Hands-on experience in CAD design, 3D printing, CNC machining (in various materials such as wood, metal, and plastic), and material handling is essential.

The ideal candidate thrives both independently and in a team, and is capable of mentoring students and researchers, requiring strong communication skills.

For more information about the School of Art Design and Architecture, please visit our webpage: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools

Note: Due to the nature of the role, remote working is not available.

Contact

For informal discussions, contact Richard Wood via email at [e-mail] or by phone at 01752 585 272.

Additional Information

Visit our webpage for the full job description and person specification.

About us

The School of Art Design and Architecture holds a Bronze Athena SWAN award, recognizing our commitment to gender equality.

Application Process

Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria in your supporting statement. Notifications regarding application outcomes will be sent after the closing date. Interviews are expected to occur during the week commencing Monday 8 September 2025.

Our Offer

• 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays & Closure Days
• Generous pension scheme
• Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Development opportunities
• Enhanced family leave
• Flexible working
• Retailer discounts
• On-site nursery

More benefits details are available on our website.

Additional Information

We are committed to an inclusive community. Learn more about our initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter on our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages.