"Toolroom Machinist - Specialist Technician (Core Facility)"

University of Bristol - Faculty of Science and Engineering

Placed On: 26th January 2026

Closes: 9th February 2026

Job Ref: SUPP113063

The role

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and experienced Toolroom/Workshop Machinist based in the University of Bristol, Faculty of Science & Engineering Queens Mechanical Workshop.

Manufacturing of bespoke designs, working in a toolroom environment with other highly skilled toolmakers. Providing specialist support to academics, Postgraduates and students across the faculty of Science and Engineering. Providing teaching support using the background knowledge of apprenticeships, to aid in the use of pillar drills and other equipment.

What will you be doing?

• Toolroom machining. Machines include CNC Milling turning and EDM. Manual lathes, mills grinding and laser cutting. Fitting knowledge/skills also.
• Teaching support in a classroom environment.
• Supporting research projects around Queens building and adding design knowledge.

You should apply if

• Apprentice served tool room machinist.
• Knowledge of CAD systems, inclusive of siemens, fanuc and Autodesk/fusion.
• Excellent communication skills.

Additional information

For informal queries please contact: Ricky Billingham (Technical Manager) - rb14942@bristol.ac.uk

To find out more about what it's like to work in the Faculty of Engineering, and how the Faculty supports people to achieve their potential, please see our staff blog:

https://engineering.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/category/engineering-includes-me/

Contract type: Open ended

School/Unit: Science and Engineering Faculty Office

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on 09/02/2026

This vacancy is internally recognised as a Level 2 Specialist Technician.