Technical Instructor

University of Brighton; Brighton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks' annual leave

Pension scheme

Job summary

The University of Brighton is seeking a Technical Instructor to support teaching and research in the School of Architecture, Technology and Engineering at the Moulsecoomb campus. You will manufacture, assemble, install and machine bespoke components, and supervise students in practical sessions within a busy technical team.

This permanent, full-time role requires experience with machine and mechanical assembly (including CNC), welding and sheet metalwork, and a strong commitment to health and

Qualifications

• Experience in machine and mechanical assembly, including CNC lathes and milling machines.
• Fabrication knowledge including welding and sheet metalwork.
• Good understanding of Health and Safety regulations.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and set up materials, equipment and facilities for practical classes and sessions.
• Operate instrumentation and equipment, providing training and support for students and staff.
• Develop and maintain health and safety documentation and ensure waste disposal compliance.

Skills

Machine assembly

CNC

Mechanical fitting

Communication of technical info

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines (CNC)

Welding equipment

Sheet metalworking tools

Job description

School of Architecture, Technology and Engineering

Location: Brighton - Moulsecoomb

Salary: £31,236 to £34,610 per annum

Closing Date: Tuesday 22 September 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Reference: TE6017-26-177-R

Want to work in an inclusive, welcoming and supportive environment within the University of Brighton?

Want to put your knowledge and skills into developing and supporting exciting teaching and research activities within the metal working facilities? A full time, 37 hours a week, exciting opportunity to join the College of Creativity, Technology and Society has arisen. This will see you provide technical support for a range of teaching and research activities within the Technical department.

As a Technical instructor your current skills will be utilised to manufacture, assemble, install and machine bespoke components to various specifications as well as instructing and supporting students from diverse backgrounds. Training in all aspects of the role will be given but an enthusiasm for delivering a high-quality service to our students as part of a larger technical team.

In this role you will:

• Plan, prepare and set up specialist materials, equipment, facilities, for practical classes, outreach sessions and exhibitions; working to deadlines and set standards and to ensure all material, equipment and facilities are left in a tidy, clean, and safe state after the session.
• Operate instrumentation and equipment, providing training, processing and/or analysis, for students and staff as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain health and safety documentation for equipment and facilities, to ensure effective controls, including for all waste disposal, are in place and current legislation is adhered too.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience in machine and mechanical assembly skills including the use of lathes and milling machines (including CNC)
• Some fabrication knowledge including welding and sheet metalwork.
• Have a good understanding of Health and Safety.
• Be self-motivated to work individually and able to contribute as part of a team.
• Able to accurately communicate technical information to a range of audiences.

This permanent role is full time with a generous paid 5 weeks starting annual leave entitlement in addition to bank holidays and pension scheme. This role is based in our modern teaching and research facilities on our Moulsecoomb campus.

This position is available on a job share arrangement.

Further details:

Job Description

The University is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive environment for all staff regardless of age, disability, family or caring responsibilities, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief (including non-belief), sex and sexual orientation. We embrace equality and diversity in our working, learning, research and teaching environment and are committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive community. We particularly encourage applicants from Minority Ethnic backgrounds because the University is under-represented by Minority Ethnic staff.

For the vast majority of our roles we operate an agile working system, with time split between working on campus and at the employee's home. It is the University's expectation that home working will take place within the UK.

Further information about working for us, as well as the wide range of benefits we offer, can be found in the working with us section of our vacancies page.