Technical-Jobs in Großbritannien

Part Time (14.8 hrs per week) - Fixed-Term (9 Months) - High Wycombe

Salary - £33,951 - £37,694

Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. That’s why our BNU community is a special place to work and study, and where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed.

Our University’s DRIVE values are at the heart of all that we do. We are united in being dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary and empowering to ensure that we provide the best experience to our learners and offer excellent service to our partners and to each other as colleagues.

We have an exciting opportunity for an individual skilled in 3D CAD to join our Technical and Simulation Resources team. The purpose of the role is to provide the highest levels of service to staff and students during the 3D digital design process. You must have excellent theoretical and practical knowledge of common 3D CAD packages such as SOLIDWORKS and AutoCAD and be familiar with creating and manipulating files such as STL. You must be able to demonstrate software packages to a broad audience from expert to beginner, providing assistance with the successful transition to production machines such as CNC and 3D printers.

Job Title: 3D CAD Technical Demonstrator

Faculty/Directorate: DTS

Grade: F

Location: High Wycombe

Hours: 14.8 per week

Responsible to: Technical Manager

Responsible for: n/a

Closing Date: 17 October 2025

Interview Date: 29 October 2025

Contact for information: For further information about this role please contact Enrico Garofalo at Enrico.Garofalo@bucks.ac.uk.

• a generous holiday entitlement (30 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days)
• hybrid working (dependant on business needs)
• training & development support opportunities
• contributory pension scheme
• discounted gym membership for our on-site gym
• a range of staff discounts with major retailers.

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If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University’s values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.

For further information about this role please contact Enrico Garofalo at Enrico.Garofalo@bucks.ac.uk.

All applications are to be made in full and online.

BNU is proud to have a diverse community and a strong track record of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace and aim to continue building an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in BNU’s workforce. These include people from global majority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and LGBTQI+ people, particularly in more senior roles.

Please let us know if you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that would enable you to perform to the best of your abilities in your role. Please reach out to Enrico.Garofalo@bucks.ac.uk if you have any specific needs or if you would like more information on how we can support you.

We ensure that our interview/shortlisting Chairs complete the relevant e-learning and/or inclusive recruitment training.

Job Description

Grade: F

Hours: 14.8 per week

Special Requirements: To be prepared to work evenings and weekends when required. To be willing and able to travel between sites as and when required.

BBF (Top 3 key behavioural categories most applicable to the role)
Managing Self And Personal Skills
DELIVERING EXCELLENT SERVICE
ACHIEVING RESULTS

Note: The role will practice an inclusive approach and support building an inclusive university community where people can be themselves.

• Prepare equipment and materials for use by students and lecturers.
• To demonstrate software and techniques relevant to the 3D design realisation process.
• To ensure that equipment is correctly stored and maintained, ensuring adequate supplies of consumables.
• To ensure efficient booking of facilities.
• To support students and staff and ensure they are confident and proficient in the safe use of software and equipment.
• To provide digital support to students as required.
• To assist with the presentation of project work.
• Preparation of materials for assessment.
• To maintain inventories of equipment and licenses, identifying issues and reporting to senior colleagues as appropriate.
• To provide operational support to senior colleagues as and when required.
• To help to ensure all areas provide a clean, safe and secure working environment and satisfy relevant Health and Safety regulations, reporting any concerns to senior managers.
• To collaborate with colleagues across the wider Directorate to provide a customer-focussed service, playing a proactive role in improving the Student Experience.
• To contribute to the student experience - demonstrating an awareness of the need for ‘customer focus’ in respect of resolving issues.
• To be responsible for the booking and scheduling of sessions, liaising with academic staff and timetabling.
• Comply with relevant legislative and other requirements (e.g., the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR; Health and Safety; UKVI; and Equality and Diversity) in all working practices
• Such other duties temporarily or on a continuing basis, as may reasonably be required.

A = Application T = Test I = Interview

Education, Qualifications & Training

• Educated to A Level standard or equivalent
• Relevant technical qualification e.g., HND, BA

Knowledge & Experience

• Delivering an excellent customer experience
• Detailed knowledge of techniques or processes relevant to post.
• Proven experience of managing multiple resource demands within an HE context
• Proven experience of common 3D CAD packages
• Proven experience of working within teams
• Understanding of budget management processes
• Good working knowledge of relevant Health and Safety policies
• Evidence of demonstrating complex specialist tasks and procedures
• Experience of working in a design and production workshop or similar, including 3D scanning

Skills

• Digitally able and proficient in Microsoft tools
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent practical skills working with a range of materials
• Empathy and Understanding
• Good negotiation skills
• Ability to work under pressure and against tight deadlines
• Ability to make informed decisions

Special Requirements

• To be prepared to work evenings and weekends when required.
• To be willing and able to travel between sites as and when required