Workshop Technician

University of Southampton; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Eastleigh seeks a Technician in the Mechanical Workshop to assist in the manufacture of bespoke components for varied environments. The ideal candidate will have strong machinist skills, with a focus on CNC machining and excellent communication abilities. This role offers a supportive environment and career development opportunities alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Onsite childcare facilities

Cycle-to-work scheme

Subsidised health and fitness facilities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a machinist in relevant technical support roles.
• Capable of manufacturing complex components from specialist materials.
• Highly beneficial to have programming skills for CNC machining.

Responsibilities

• Aid staff and students in manufacturing bespoke components and equipment.
• Work on projects involving a range of environments from cleanrooms to outer space.
• Communicate technical issues to less experienced team members.

Skills

CNC machining

Mechanical engineering

Effective communication

Time management

Precision machining

Education

City & Guilds/ NVQ Level 3-4 in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Centre Lathes

Vertical Mills

Job description

Job Description

As a Technician in our Mechanical Workshop you will be responsible for aiding staff and students in the manufacture of bespoke components and equipment for experimental and research purposes that will be used in all environments from beneath the oceans, cleanrooms, high voltage labs to outer space and everything in between.

To be successful, you will be an experienced machinist having completed a recognised engineering apprenticeship with a minimum City & Guilds/ NVQ Level 3-4 in Mechanical Engineering or having proven work experience acquired in relevant technical support roles. You will be able to use your skills and experience to manufacture complex and high precision work, machining components from specialist materials using a range of conventional machine tools such as Centre Lathes and Vertical Mills. Ideally with experience of CNC machining including multi-axis CNC Mills, CNC Lathes and EDM. The ability to programme, set and operate would be highly beneficial although training could be provided for the right candidate. You will also possess excellent hand skills.

You will be an effective communicator able to explain technical issues to those less experienced and where English may be their second language. Pitching in to solve unique experimental manufacture and design solutions will be your second nature and you will always be looking to deliver results in the most efficient way and enhancing customers' experience.

You will have excellent time management skills to be able to work in a fast-paced environment. You will be used to working to tight tolerances and unaccompanied producing one off components to engineering drawings.

In return we offer you career development opportunities, and a friendly and supportive work environment which provides work-life balance.

You will join a small inclusive team that embraces diversity and the benefits this brings. In support of this due consideration will be given to those who have had career breaks for reasons including parental leave, disability or illness.

The School of Electronics and Computer Science (ECS) holds an Athena SWAN Silver award in recognition of its continued commitment to improving equality for women in science and engineering. ECS provides a unique, friendly and supportive environment. We have a range of staff development programmes and a unique mentoring and wellbeing scheme. We recommend that you visit https://www.ecs.soton.ac.uk/workinghere to find out more.

The University of Southampton is committed to sustainability and being a globally responsible university and has been awarded the Platinum EcoAward. And, with access to onsite childcare facilities and a childcare vouchers scheme, our comprehensive benefits package also includes a contributory pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, subsidised health and fitness facilities, a cycle-to-work scheme and a range of discounts. University of Southampton holds a Silver Athena Swan Award.

The University of Southampton is in the top 1% of world universities and in the top 10 of the UK’s research-intensive universities.

Contact Information

To find out more contact Mr Mark Long, Mechanical Workshop Manager via [e-mail] or Mrs Dorota Sikorska, Operations Manager via [e-mail]

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants who support our mission of inclusivity.

Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on [phone] or [e-mail] quoting the job number.