Technician: CNC

University of Sheffield; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pensions

Flexible work

Development & wellbeing

Discounts

Job summary

University of Sheffield's School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering seeks a highly skilled Senior Technician to join the mechanical workshop team in the Caledonia Workshop. You will lead the manufacture of specialist equipment and components for vital research activities, working with CAD/CAM software, CNC equipment and traditional machining methods.

You will mentor and train junior staff, deputise for the Mechanical Workshop Technical Manager when needed, maintain safety documentation,

Qualifications

• Experience in skilled machining, metrology, and workshop safety practices.
• Ability to lead and train junior staff in a workshop environment.
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM software and CNC equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacture of specialist equipment and components for research activities.
• Guide undergraduate and postgraduate projects through development, design and production.
• Deputise for Mechanical Workshop Technical Manager when required.

Job description

Senior Technician: CNC

Company: University of Sheffield
Salary: Not specified
Hours: Full-time
Location: Sheffield, S10 2TN
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 4 Sept 2026
Closing date: 27 Sept 2026

Summary

University of Sheffield

The School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Sheffield is seeking a highly skilled Senior Technician to join the mechanical workshop team within the Faculty of Engineering, based in the Caledonia Workshop.

In this pivotal, hands-on role, you will lead the manufacture of specialist equipment and components for vital research activities. You will also play a key role in student success, collaborating with undergraduate and postgraduate projects to guide them through development, design, and production using CAD/CAM software, CNC equipment, and traditional machining methods.

This position requires a high degree of skilled machining accuracy, deep knowledge of engineering workshop metrology, and a strong commitment to outstanding customer service. Beyond your technical duties, you will champion service excellence and top-tier health and safety standards. This includes maintaining critical workshop safety documentation, ensuring environmental and legislative compliance, managing data legally, and keeping an organized, efficient workspace.

As a senior member of the team, you will be proficient in various office and design software, capable of analyzing complex technical documentation, and ready to train and advise others. You will also take on active leadership responsibilities, including the development and management of junior staff, with the requirement to deputise for the Mechanical Workshop Technical Manager when needed.

The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities, and beliefs make Sheffield a world-class university.

• highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more)
• generous pensions scheme
• flexible working opportunities
• commitment to your development and wellbeing
• wide range of retail discounts
• and much more

The School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Sheffield is seeking a highly skilled Senior Technician to join the mechanical workshop team within the Faculty of Engineering, based in the Caledonia Workshop.

In this pivotal, hands-on role, you will lead the manufacture of specialist equipment and components for vital research activities. You will also play a key role in student success, collaborating with undergraduate and postgraduate projects to guide them through development, design, and production using CAD/CAM software, CNC equipment, and traditional machining methods.

This position requires a high degree of skilled machining accuracy, deep knowledge of engineering workshop metrology, and a strong commitment to outstanding customer service. Beyond your technical duties, you will champion service excellence and top-tier health and safety standards. This includes maintaining critical workshop safety documentation, ensuring environmental and legislative compliance, managing data legally, and keeping an organized, efficient workspace.

As a senior member of the team, you will be proficient in various office and design software, capable of analyzing complex technical documentation, and ready to train and advise others. You will also take on active leadership responsibilities, including the development and management of junior staff, with the requirement to deputise for the Mechanical Workshop Technical Manager when needed.

The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities, and beliefs make Sheffield a world-class university.

• highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more)
• generous pensions scheme
• flexible working opportunities
• commitment to your development and wellbeing
• wide range of retail discounts
• and much more