Support Staff
Location:
Highfield CampusSalary:
£34,980 to £42,978 per annumFull Time Permanent
Closing Date:
Tuesday 28 May 2024Interview Date:
To be confirmedReference:
2704024WFA key member of our diverse and inclusive technical team of the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Southampton, you will be working at the forefront of fundamental Physics research and teaching at one of the UK’s top Universities.
As a member of the workshop team, you’ll be responsible for the supervision of academics, postdoctoral students and technical staff during their visit to the Student Mechanical Workshop. You will create, deliver and develop engineering workshop courses to student workshop users in design, engineering principles and manufacture.
You will also work closely with the workshop team, when needed, in the design, manufacture and commissioning of high quality bespoke experimental equipment for use within our research and teaching laboratories and wider University community.
To be successful you will have experience of.
- Working to high precision using conventional engineering machine tools including but not limited to, Mills, Lathes, Drills and hand tools.
- Working in a supervisory role, training and tutoring non-engineering individuals in the use of engineering equipment & techniques.
- Engineering materials, processes and techniques to design and manufacture high quality precision parts within tight tolerances.
- CAD software to produce 3D models, presentations and drawings.
- Knowledge of CAM software and CNC machine tools.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills to work in a small workshop team and able to discuss and explain engineering design concepts and manufacturing processes to customers and non-engineering end users.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate a skill level equivalent to Level 6 (Degree) of the National Qualifications Framework in engineering. Although applications are encouraged from those qualified to degree level, we really do want to hear from individuals who have an equivalent skill level in mechanical engineering, along with other applicable recognised qualifications. Upon appointment will agree a learning and development plan with your line manager based on your existing knowledge, qualifications and skillset to ensure success in the role together with continuing professional development.
We are signatories of the Technician Commitment , a partner of the National Technician Developement Centre (NTDC) and is committed to supporting our technical staff. We offer a wide range of opportunities including networking, mentoring, training, professional registration and career development. We are committed to all our technical staff, recognising the broad range of skills they have in support of education, research and enterprise activities. By joining Southampton you will be part of a bigger technical community , offering support and guidance.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is central to our ethos. We are strongly committed to diversity in both the staff and student population. We hold an Athena SWAN Silver award and the Institute of Physics Project Juno Champion status. The University has a generous maternity policy*, and onsite childcare facilities as well as provision for paternity and carers leave . We encourage all applications regardless of ethnicity, sexuality or disability.
Other benefits include:
- Career development: we will ensure you have opportunities to enhance your skills.
- We are committed to a work-life balance.
- A contributory pension scheme.
- 30 days holiday, 8 Bank Holidays and 6 additional University closure days.
- Subsidised health and fitness facilities on-site; cycle to work scheme.
- A range of discounts which include restaurants, retail outlets and entertainment.
*subject to qualifying criteria.
We are open to applicants seeking a secondment, job-share or part-time hours opportunity.
Further details:
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants who support our mission of inclusivity.
The University is a signatory of the Technician Commitment and a partner affiliate of the National Technician Development Centre (NTDC). We are committed to supporting our technical staff and offer a wide range of opportunities including networking, mentoring, training, professional registration and career development. We really value all our technical staff and recognise the broad range of skills they have in support of education, research and enterprise activities. By joining you will be part of a bigger technical community, offering support and guidance.
Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or [email protected] quoting the job number.
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