Senior Technician, Mechanical Engineering

Job details

College

College of Science and Engineering

Responsible to

Technical Team Leader - Nuclear Skills Engineering

Location

Nuclear Skills Academy, Infinity Park, DE24 9FU

Salary

£30,950 to £34,027 per annum (for exceptional performers, there is scope for further progression up to £39,131 per annum)

Closing date

Sunday 30 June 2024

Contract type

Permanent

Post type

Full-time

Adaptive working type

Onsite
This role will be based on site, primarily in the named location.

Reference

0033-24-R

About the role

As Senior Technician - Mechanical Engineering you will support and develop practical related activities for the engineering technician apprenticeship scheme. You will be working across level 3, level 4 and level 6 programmes within the newly created Nuclear Skills Academy with a particular emphasis on mechanical manufacturing, welding and fabrication including milling, turning and CNC work.

Working closely with academics and members of technical team you will provide specialist support relating to machine shop activities. The successful candidate will be required to work across several laboratories with a high degree of autonomy, and provide additional technical support across the academy as required.

You will be part of our technical team responsible for the maintenance, operation and safety of college equipment, and will be able to provide full technical support to apprentice students and staff including training and advice on the appropriate use of resources.

Why join our team?

Our Senior Technician role operates within an agile and stimulating environment, where the innovative use of leading technology creates a future-focused environment that inspires our students to learn and develop throughout their course.

You will have access to organisational career development pathways which include access to wide ranging and relevant internal and external courses. We have a strong sense of team and support colleagues with peer-to-peer learning and mentoring.  

We are passionate about what we do, and welcome applications from those who are looking to make a meaningful impact on the student journey.  

For more details on the University of Derby’s Reward and Benefits including our generous holiday and pension provision, please see our Careers Page for more details.  

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Cheryl Harris, Technical Team Leader via [email protected]

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via [email protected]  

This role is employed by University of Derby but works in partnership with Rolls-Royce Submarines Ltd. Due to the nature of work that Rolls-Royce Submarines Ltd conducts and the protection of certain assets, some roles within the Nuclear Skills Academy (NSA) require post-holders to hold a Security Check (SC) clearance.  

This role does not currently require SC clearance, and this will not be a condition of appointment to this role. However, please be aware that there may be a future requirement for the successful candidate/s to undertake a SC check should any change in circumstances render this necessary due to development of the NSA over the coming years.  

Principal accountabilities

To deliver formal technical skills instruction sessions, including handouts, to apprentice students in the use of resources, software and any relevant health and safety procedures. To include ongoing informal assessment of student competence and effectiveness.

Maintaining effective liaison with other senior technical advisors, academic and administrative staff to provide the best use of resources.

To develop and deliver appropriate schemes of instruction relevant to resource area through close liaison with academic staff and Technical Team Leader.

Managing the organization and maintenance of equipment and workshop spaces in the area including equipment asset registers and ensuring compliance with all relevant Health and Safety regulations and policies.

Providing technical assistance, apprentice student supervision and guidance as agreed with the line manager.

Providing input and advice on the forward planning of resources.

To assist and support research and knowledge transfer work by providing technical knowledge in appropriate resource areas.

Managing technical area budgets in accordance with the University’s Financial Regulations.

Assisting in the selection, recruitment and induction of new technical staff in line with the University’s Human Relations Policies and Procedures

Ensuring the provision of appropriate training programmes for all staff.

Attending relevant committee meetings as agreed with the Technical Team Leader.

Participating in the University’s staff Development Review and engaging in personal staff development to ensure a current awareness of relevant technology as agreed with the relevant Technical Team Leader.

Undertaking any other duties as required in agreement with the Technical Team Leader/ Technical Manager. Deputising for the Technical Team Leader when required.

Person specification
Essential Criteria
Qualifications

• Degree in related discipline, or equivalent experiential learning in a related subject

Experience

• Successful practical experience in vocational area to include milling/turning
• Successful practical experience in welding and fabrication

Skills, knowledge & abilities

• Knowledge of current industry practices
• Knowledge of workshop safety procedures
• Ability to consistently provide a high-quality learning experience for all students/trainees
• Ability to consistently demonstrate high levels of job performance.
• Ability to make a positive contribution to the team, valuing colleagues’ particular professional expertise and respecting other members of the team as individuals
• Demonstrable ability to organise own workload to meet deadlines and targets with minimum supervision
• Demonstrable ability to communicate effectively face to face, on the telephone and in writing
• Ability to demonstrate tasks/processes to individuals and small groups
• Ability to work with young people
• Ability to understand and work with a diverse range of cultural groups
• Ability to prepare, maintain and repair equipment and resources
• Ability to use standard PC software to produce a range of documents
• Ability to carry out College business as appropriate and promote the College’s good reputation within the community
• Knowledge of delivering technical instruction to students and creating teaching materials
• Awareness and ability to support Health and Safety were appropriate

Business requirements

• Responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons in the area and College. This includes a requirement for an Enhanced with Barred Lists DBS check.
• A willingness to work across university sites in a cost effective and timely manner
• Ability to work evenings and weekends if required
• Willingness to work towards a First Aid qualification and provide First Aid cover
• Willingness to undertake staff development.

Benefits

As well as competitive pay scales, we offer generous holiday entitlement. We also offer opportunities for further salary progression based on performance, and the opportunity to join a contributory pension scheme.

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How to apply

You can apply by submitting an online application. Once you have signed in or registered with us you will be able to begin your application. If you are creating an account for the first time, please ensure you provide an email address that you access regularly as this will be our main means of contacting you regarding your application.

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If you require any assistance, including the provision of any documentation in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment team at [email protected] .

Please note all applications must be submitted online by Midnight GMT on the closing date of the vacancy.

Important information

The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; however, applications are welcome from candidates who are able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Please visit Applying from Overseas for more information.

DBS check

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and is therefore subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Any information you provide will be treated in confidence and only used when considering your suitability for the post.

To enable us to process your DBS check please ensure you are able to supply the documentation listed on the DBS website at interview stage.

The University of Derby is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our staff, students and children. At the University of Derby, safeguarding is everybody's concern.

What is Adaptive Working?

Adaptive working is about enabling a high-performing, flexible, and responsive work culture where the place, time, and manner of working are tailored to the specific work activity. This approach ensures that the working environment, including both physical and social surroundings, supports employees to perform at their best and meet the university's evolving needs.

In addition, adaptive working involves intentionally designing workspaces to support a range of activities and disciplines, providing the right environment for meaningful in-person connections and effective collaboration. This includes ensuring that employees have access to the necessary equipment and resources from their first day at the university.

Adaptive working encompasses different modes of working such as site-based, remote or hybrid working. It is a broad framework within which all staff can operate effectively according to their role.

Equity, diversity and inclusion

The University of Derby is committed to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion. However you identify, we actively celebrate the knowledge, experience and talents each person brings. Our students come from a wide range of backgrounds; therefore we are particularly interested to hear from applicants who will help our leaders and teams be more reflective of our student population.

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Environmental Sustainability

At the University of Derby, we are passionate about embedding sustainability into everything that we do. We aim to bring environmental sustainability into all aspects of the University, including teaching, research and operational activities. In line with the University's strategic framework, we expect all our staff to embed sustainability into their working practices and support the University's objective to reach net zero carbon by 2040.

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Why join Derby?

Challenging, interesting and constantly changing, the University of Derby is an extraordinary place to learn and an incredibly rewarding place to work.

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The University of Derby is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our staff, students and children. At the University of Derby, safeguarding is everybody's concern.