Mechanical Technician Job Ref: REQ16460

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1 Design Schl Mechanical Technician Jb Ref: REQ16460 As part f the University s nging cmmitment t redeplyment, please nte that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any stage f the recruitment prcess if a suitable redeplyee is identified. Jb Descriptin Jb Grade: Technical Services, Grade 5 Jb Purpse: T prvide mechanical supprt t a variety f schl research, enterprise and teaching activities. The rle requires a highly mtivated individual t design, develp, cnstruct and repair mechanical slutins / apparatus t agreed deadlines fr use in a variety f research and enterprise prjects. Yu will als be required t advise and assist undergraduate and pstgraduate students t design and safely cnstruct their wn prject prttypes. With significant practical wrkshp experience using a variety f cnventinal and CNC techniques and diverse materials, yu will be able t wrk effectively bth independently and as part f a team f technical staff. In additin, yu will supervise and maintain schl research equipment and be respnsible fr the mechanics labratry and assciated resurces. Jb Duties: T:- prvide cmpetent mechanical supprt t research, enterprise and teaching activities acrss different Design Schl lcatins n the University campus. design, develp, cnstruct and repair mechanical slutins / apparatus fr use in experiments and student prjects based n cnceptual requirements frm end-users. advise and assist undergraduate and pstgraduate students t design and safely cnstruct their wn prject prttypes. be capable f safely and efficiently using techniques t manufacture and assemble apparatus and prject slutins, using:- fabricatin / welding, fitting and engineering machine shp tls. CAD / CAM and CNC machining milling machines, ruters and lathes. wdwrking equipment and hand finishing skills. equipment t frm, shape and jin multi-materials such as plastics. 1

2 prvide skilled technical supprt and advice t academic, technical and ther staff within the Schl and frm ther Departments / Schls with regard t research, enterprise and teaching pririties. assist in the registering, mnitring, laning and strage f the Schl s prtable research equipment. be respnsible fr the Schl s Mechanics labratry and the laning, strage and security f assciated equipment. ensure that safe wrking envirnments and prcedures are maintained at all times thrugh cmpliance with Health and Safety at Wrk legislatin and the University s Operatinal Prcedures. wrk within task-based teams f staff (e.g. n exhibitin assembly and dismantling) engage in training prgrams within the University which are cnsistent with the needs and aspiratins and bth the Schl and the psitin. undertake such ther duties as may be reasnably requested and that are cmmensurate with the nature and grade f the pst. Pints t Nte: The purpse f this jb descriptin is t indicate the general level f duties and respnsibility f the pst. The detailed duties may vary frm time t time withut changing the general character r level f respnsibility entailed. Special Cnditins: All staff have a statutry respnsibility t take reasnable care f themselves, thers and the envirnment and t prevent harm by their acts r missins. All staff are therefre required t adhere t the University s Health, Safety and Envirnmental Plicy & Prcedures. All staff shuld hld a duty and cmmitment t bserving the University s Equality & Diversity plicy and prcedures at all times. Duties must be carried ut in accrdance with relevant Equality & Diversity legislatin and University plicies/prcedures. Successful cmpletin f prbatin will be dependent n attendance at the University s mandatry curses which include Respecting Diversity and, where apprpriate, Recruitment and Selectin. Organisatinal Respnsibility: Reprts t the Senir Technical Officer 2

3 Persn Specificatin Yur applicatin will be reviewed with respect t meeting the essential and desirable criteria listed belw. Yur applicatin will be reviewed against the essential and desirable criteria listed belw. Applicants are strngly advised t explicitly state and evidence hw they meet each f the essential (and desirable) criteria in their applicatin. Stages f assessment are as fllws: 1 Applicatin 2 Test/Assessment Centre/Presentatin 3 Interview Essential Criteria Area Criteria Stage Experience Skills and abilities Qualificatins Training Other Served a recgnized mechanical engineering apprenticeship. Substantial practical experience f prducing cmplex prttypes with metal fabricatin and assembly techniques. Experience using gas and electrical welding techniques High level f Engineering Machine Shp experience. CNC machining expertise Knwledge f H&S legislatin regarding mechanical wrkshp equipment and techniques Ability t wrk independently applying wn initiative. Ability t wrk with efficiency and accurately whilst priritizing wrklad t meet deadlines. Cmmunicatin skills sufficient t be able t address students. Ability t wrk flexibly t use different manufacturing prcesses and techniques. Ability t wrk as part f a team with excellent interpersnal skills. Cmpetence in IT skills and Internet usage. Knwledge and understanding f current Health, Safety and Envirnmental legislatin. Relevant C&G r BTEC Ordinary Natinal Certificate (ONC). A willingness t undertake further training as apprpriate and t adpt new prcedures as and when required. Levels f physical fitness t be able manually handle / lift and transprt prjects. Cmmitment t bserving the University s Equal Opprtunities plicy at all times. 3

4 Desirable Criteria Area Criteria Stage Experience Previus experience f wrking in a develpment r research envirnment. Practical experience f frming, shaping and jining multimaterials such as plastics. Previus respnsibility fr wrkshp r labratry equipment. (3D) CAD / CAM and related CNC machining expertise. Previus experience f delivering training, instructing apprentices r students. Experience in the use f a range f industrial wdwrking machinery. Rapid prttyping/3d printing experience Skills and abilities Wd machine shp safety certificate. Mechanical CAD knwledge and skills. Understanding f electrical / electrnic principles. Instructinal techniques certificate. A full driving license. Fire Marshal experience. Knwledge f purchasing prcedures. First Aid at Wrk Certificate. Qualificatins HNC in relevant mechanical discipline. Cnditins f Service The psitin is full time and pen ended. Salary will be n Technical Services Grade 5, 23,619 t 28,143 pr rata per annum, at a starting salary t be cnfirmed n ffer f appintment. The appintment will be subject t the University s nrmal Terms and Cnditins f Emplyment fr Academic and Related staff/operatinal and Administrative staff, details f which can be fund here. The University is cmmitted t enabling staff t maintain a healthy wrk-hme balance and has a number f familyfriendly plicies which are available at page.html. We als ffer an n-campus nursery with subsidised places, subsidised places at lcal hliday clubs and a childcare vucher scheme (further details are available at: In additin, the University is supprtive, wherever pssible, f flexible wrking arrangements. We als strive t create a culture that supprts equality and celebrates diversity thrughut the campus. The University hlds a Brnze Athena SWAN award which recgnises the imprtance f supprt fr wmen at all stages f their academic career. Fr further infrmatin n Athena SWAN see 4

5 Infrmal Enquiries Infrmal enquiries shuld be made t Craig Brwn, Senir Technical Officer by at c.d.brwn@lbr.ac.uk r by telephne n Applicatins The clsing date fr receipt f applicatins is Mnday 15 th August Interviews will be held n Thursday 25 th August