Technical Officer-Engineering and Workshops

University of Lancashire; Preston; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Lancashire seeks a Technical Officer to lead the operation of our engineering workshop facilities, coordinating workshop resources and supervising a team of skilled technical staff to support teaching, research and commercial activities.

The postholder will deliver practical demonstrations, manage stock, ensure high health and safety standards, and provide specialist technical support across courses and projects in a dynamic academic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising staff within an engineering workshop environment.
• Experience with CNC machinery, CAD/CAM systems and SolidWorks.
• A relevant engineering qualification, or equivalent industry experience, is essential.
• Experience in health and safety standards would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead operation of engineering workshop facilities.
• Deliver practical demonstrations for teaching and research.
• Manage stock and supervise workshop activities.
• Coordinate facilities to support teaching, research and commercial activities.

Skills

Supervising staff

Technical training

Health and safety

Teaching support

Education

Engineering undergraduate degree

Tools

CAD/CAM systems

SolidWorks

CNC machinery

Job description

We are seeking a Technical Officer to lead the operation of our engineering workshop facilities. This is an exciting opportunity to manage specialist technical resources, support teaching and research activities, and lead a team of skilled technical staff.
The postholder will coordinate workshop facilities and provide specialist technical support for teaching, research and commercial activities. Duties will include delivering practical demonstrations, managing stock and supervising workshop activities., Our people are our most important asset. We'll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you'll be making a positive difference to other people's lives.

The successful candidate will have experience supervising staff within an engineering workshop environment and a strong background in practical engineering processes. You will be confident delivering technical training and demonstrations, maintaining specialist equipment, and ensuring high standards of health and safety.
Applicants should have experience of CNC machinery, CAD/CAM systems and SolidWorks, alongside excellent organisational, communication and customer service skills. A relevant engineering qualification, or equivalent industry experience, is essential. Experience in Higher Education, fabrication and manufacturing techniques, professional registration, or Health & Safety qualifications would be advantageous.
For this role you are required to have a technical or engineering undergraduate degree or appropriate equivalent experiential learning.
This role offers the opportunity to make a significant contribution to teaching, research, innovation and service development within a dynamic and supportive environment.
Use of AI in applications: We want to understand your genuine interest in the role and artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience and the written elements of your application should accurately reflect your own communication style. Applications that rely too heavily on AI tools can appear generic and lack the detail we need to assess your skills and experience.

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.
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Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if it is legally entitled to.