Workshop Technician

Placed: 08/12/17
Region: London
Location: London
Category: Jobs


Content of the advertisement:

We are looking for a Workshop Technician for a 6 month contract at a London University. Interested? Keep reading!

Working as a member of an integrated team in a busy environment, this technical role will involve assisting staff and students with project based activities in the designated workshops. You will also be assisting with maintenance and day-to-day operational tasks, as well as taking an active role in the operation and development of the new CNC facilities.

Workshop Technician Requirements:

* To assist the Senior Technician in the co-ordination of resources and equipment in relation to the modelling design resources stores to ensure its effective usage
* To assist the Senior Technician in the effective operation and management of the customer facing service providing model making assets/resources to authorised users
* To assist with documentation, record keeping and any administrative duties in relation to resource asset management in the tool stores
* Provide appropriate technical support to staff, students and other key customers in relation to the technical design, development and construction of physical prototypes for teaching, research and enterprise activities
* Provide expert advice related to the procurement, use and implementation of the soft modelling resources and/or associated equipment in the designated modelling design workshops
* Undertake routine maintenance of equipment in the modelling design workshops as directed through the appropriate line management structure

Workshop Technician Responsibilities:

* A HND (or equivalent qualification) in a Modelling Design related discipline
* Able to demonstrate a comprehensive working knowledge of soft modelling/engineering design principles as these relate to the design, development, fabrication, or the assembly of complex parts and/or multi-component systems
* Proven experience in the creation/manufacture of functional physical prototypes using both additive and subtractive manufacturing methods/technologies
* To be able to demonstrate good customer service skills and a commitment to the provision of a quality service to staff, students, the wider University community and external stakeholders

If this Workshop Technician role matches your skills and you would like to be considered, please click on Apply now

Benefits: PAYE)

Price / Salary: £13.00 - £14.00/hour (PAYE)