Technician / Senior Technician (Model Making and Manufacturing) - 10549

Brunel University of London; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

London weighting

Pension scheme

Excellent employee benefits

Job summary

Brunel University of London on the Uxbridge Campus is seeking skilled Technicians to support our Design and Manufacturing workshops. You will help students transform ideas into high-quality models, prototypes and manufactured outcomes, while ensuring safe, efficient workshop operations.

Two positions exist at Grade 5 or Grade 6, with progression possibilities. Full-time, permanent contract, London weighting and generous benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in model making, machining, prototyping, manufacturing or a related technical discipline.
• Relevant experience in a technical or work-based environment.
• Confidence communicating technical information to people with different levels of knowledge.
• Experience of applying health and safety regulations and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching, learning and project activities across design and manufacturing disciplines with technical guidance.
• Help students transform ideas into high-quality models, prototypes and manufactured outcomes while supporting Facilities Management.

Skills

Model making

Machining

Prototyping

Manufacturing

Job description

Brunel University of London was established in 1966 and is a leading multidisciplinary research-intensive technology university delivering economic, social and cultural benefits.

For more information please visit: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/our-history/home

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Position Title: Technician / Senior Technician (Model Making and Manufacturing)

Department/College: Technical Services

Location: Brunel University of London, Uxbridge Campus

Salary: Technician Grade 5 from: £ 30,373 to £34,369 inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to £ 36,170 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting, through sustained exceptional contribution (pro-rata if part-time).

Grade 6 from: Technician Grade £ 35,230 to £ 39,877 inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to £42,068 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting, through sustained exceptional contribution (pro-rata if part-time).

Two positions are available, with appointment at Grade 5 or Grade 6 depending on qualifications and experience. Those appointed at Grade 5 will have the opportunity to attain Grade 6, dependent upon personal development in line with Brunel’s Technician Commitment.

Hours: Full-time

Contract Type: Permanent

Brunel University of London is seeking skilled and enthusiastic Technicians and Senior Technicians to join our Design and Manufacturing Technical Services team.

We are recruiting two Technicians or Senior Technicians to support our Design and Manufacturing workshops. Working within our practical teaching environment, the postholders will help students transform ideas into high-quality models, prototypes and manufactured outcomes, while joining Technical Services during a period of investment and development.

Working closely with academic and technical colleagues, the postholders will support teaching, learning and project activities across a range of design and manufacturing disciplines, providing technical support, guidance and training to students and staff.

Successful Candidates Will Need

• Practical experience in model making, machining, prototyping, manufacturing or a related technical discipline.
• Relevant experience in a technical or work-based environment.
• Confidence communicating technical information to people with different levels of knowledge.
• Experience of applying health and safety regulations and procedures.

Appointment to Senior Technician (G6) will require the successful candidate to be able to: take a leading role in the day-to-day operations, and the management of facilities and resources; supervise others; refine working practices and monitor standards.

We offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave, pension provision, London weighting, wellbeing support, family-friendly policies, professional development opportunities and access to a wide range of employee benefits and discounts.

Portfolio Requirement

Candidates must submit a portfolio of relevant work through the Brunel recruitment portal under Supporting Documents.

If you are passionate about model making, manufacturing and supporting the next generation of designers, engineers and innovators, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Closing date for applications: 16 November 2026

Interviews will take place week commencing 23 November 2026

Candidates wishing to have an informal discussion about the post should contact Andrea Rodrigues at [e-mail]

If you have any technical issues, please contact us at: [e-mail]

All Applicants should be eligible to live and work in the UK for the duration of any offer of appointment

Brunel University of London is fully committed to creating and sustaining a fully inclusive workforce culture. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, we particularly welcome applicants who are currently under- represented in our workforce.