"Senior Workshop Technician"

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

The Role
We are seeking a motivated and skilled individual to join our team of Technicians who support our teaching and research activities, as well as operate and maintain the associated equipment and facilities within the Discipline of Marine, Offshore and Subsea Technology, and the wider School of Engineering.

Our highly skilled and professional technical colleagues are essential to supporting the delivering of successful research and teaching to an international standard within the School and Faculty. As a Senior Workshop Technician, you will be responsible for providing technical support for academic staff, research staff and students using the Hydrodynamics Laboratory within the School of Engineering.

Your day-to-day activities will be varied, but will mainly include:

• Machining, fabricating and assembly of components, rigs and systems. Using manual lathes/milling machines, woodworking machinery and fabrication equipment.
• Designing bespoke parts and components with the aid of CAD software.
• Providing support, advice and supervision to students and staff carrying out practical experiments in the hydrodynamics facilities, or manufacturing activities in the workshops.

You will be supported by a Technical Team Leader and will have opportunities to attend training courses and develop/learn new skills.

We are extremely keen to hear from people with from a Mechanical Engineering background, who have a passion for design and manufacture and a desire to work as part of a diverse team in a teaching and research environment.

If this is you, please contact Kieron Fallows, Technical Team Leader by e-mail at: kieron.fallows@newcastle.ac.uk.

The role is based on our Newcastle campus, with the possibility of occasionally assisting at our other facilities in Walker and Blyth.

To apply, please upload a CV as well as a statement describing your past machining experience, and your reasons for wishing to work in a higher education environment.