Workshop Technician (719375)

s1jobs; Renfrew; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research facility in Renfrew is seeking a Workshop Technician to operate and maintain advanced CNC forging and forming equipment. Ideal candidates will have technical skills and be prepared for hands-on training, contributing to both academic and industrial research initiatives. The role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth in a state-of-the-art environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of CNC equipment and industrial machinery.
• Ability to interpret drawings for programming.
• Experience in supporting production and research highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain CNC forging and forming equipment.
• Support research programs by ensuring equipment functionality.
• Work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Methodical problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

HNC level or relevant work experience

Job description

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Base pay range

Salary range: £26,942 - £29,959 per annum

FTE: 1

Term: Open-ended

Closing Date: 03 June 2025

Location: AFRC, Inchinnan

The University of Strathclyde in Glasgow possesses a large internationally rated Engineering Faculty with a proud history of successful joint ventures with industrial and enterprise partners. As part of the University’s strategic development the Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC) has been established at Inchinnan near Glasgow’s International Airport in partnership with multi-national companies such as Rolls-Royce and The Boeing Company. The AFRC is the embodiment of over £30 million collaborative investment by Industrial, Academic and Government partners to establish a world leading research facility for forging and forming technologies.

The AFRC are seeking to appoint a Workshop Technician to support the operation of specialised equipment within its workshops. You will be primarily responsible for the setting up, operation of and maintenance of CNC forging and forming equipment used in relation to deliver industrial and academic research programmes.

To be considered for this role you will be either educated to a minimum of HNC level or have relevant work experience. You will have knowledge and experience in using industrial equipment.

Experience in operating Forging and forming equipment and an understanding of CNC equipment would be beneficial, but all training will be provided. You will have excellent troubleshooting skills, including a methodical approach to solving complex problems, with limited guidance. You will have an ability to work with minimum supervision to meet project deadlines and you will have the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

You should also be familiar with and able to interpret drawings to support programming of equipment however, all training will be provided.

Experience of supporting production, and research and development manufacturing requirements is highly desirable.

For informal enquiries, please contact Thomas Hicks, Workshop Engineer, thomas.hicks @strath.ac.uk

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• Seniority level

  Entry level

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  Full-time

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