Technical Supervisor (Research)

TN United Kingdom; Brighton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking university as a Technical Supervisor in the engineering division. This role involves providing essential technical support for diverse research activities, utilizing skills in mechanical and electrical engineering to manufacture and assemble bespoke components. The position offers a supportive environment, with training provided to ensure high-quality service delivery. If you are self-motivated, enthusiastic, and eager to contribute to innovative research, this is the perfect role for you, set in a modern campus with excellent facilities.

Benefits

Generous paid annual leave

Pension scheme

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive, mechanical assembly, and/or electrical/electronic engineering.
• Ability to communicate technical information accurately to a range of audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and supervision for various research activities.
• Manufacture, assemble, install, and machine bespoke components.

Skills

Automotive Engineering

Mechanical Assembly

Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Health and Safety Regulations

Communication Skills

Tools

Lathes

Milling Machines

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Technical Supervisor (Research), Brighton

Client: University of Brighton

Location: Brighton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 24e1105754ba

Job Views: 12

Posted: 29.04.2025

Expiry Date: 13.06.2025

Job Description:

Technical Supervisor (Research)

School of Architecture, Technology and Engineering

Do you want to put your knowledge and skills into developing and supporting exciting research activities in a broad range of engineering disciplines? Want to work in an inclusive, welcoming and supportive environment?

We have an exciting opportunity to join the engineering division in the School of Architecture, Technology and Engineering. This role involves providing technical support and supervision for various research activities within the department. As a Technical Supervisor, your skills will be utilized to manufacture, assemble, install, and machine bespoke components according to specifications, as well as coordinating a small team of technicians. Training in all aspects of the role will be provided, but enthusiasm for delivering high-quality service to staff and research projects is essential.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience in automotive, mechanical assembly, and/or electrical/electronic engineering.
• Machine and mechanical assembly skills, including use of lathes and milling machines.
• Some fabrication knowledge.
• A good understanding of Health and Safety regulations.
• Self-motivated to work independently and able to contribute as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate technical information accurately to a range of audiences.

This permanent, full-time role offers 37 hours per week, with a generous paid annual leave entitlement of 5 weeks, in addition to bank holidays and a pension scheme. The position is based at our modern teaching and research facilities on the Moulsecoomb campus.