Technical Instructor – Additive Manufacture and Mechanical Engineering

Job details

College

College of Science and Engineering

Responsible to

Technical Team Leader

Location

Markeaton Street, Derby Campus

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

Monday 6 May 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

0106-24

About the role

As Technical Instructor – Additive Manufacture and Mechanical Engineering, you will support and develop practical activities related to mechanical and engineering processes within the College of Science and Engineering. Areas that you will be required to support with will include additive manufacture, material testing and mechanical principles.

Working closely with academics and members of technical team you will provide specialist support relating to both teaching and research activities. You will be part of our technical team responsible for the maintenance, operation and health and safety of college equipment, working across several laboratories with a high degree of autonomy.  You will be able to provide full technical support to students and staff including training and advice on the appropriate use of resources.

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

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

Principal accountabilities

Undertake any technical work related to our mechanical technology provision. This will include general lab maintenance; preparation of space in line with teaching requirements; development of resource area and maintaining safe systems of work.

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

To assist with the management and deployment of the area’s technical staff, where appropriate, ensuring the most effective use of technical resources.

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

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, 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 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.

Person specification
Essential Criteria
Qualifications

• Degree in related discipline or served a recognised engineering apprenticeship or equivalent experience

Experience    

• Demonstrable experience of additive manufacture techniques
• Demonstrable experience of metal fabrication including milling and turning
• Experience of material testing
• Experience of maintaining workshop equipment
• Experience in the operation of manual machine tools
• Experience of creating or working to Health and Safety regulations and procedures

Skills, knowledge & abilities

• Ability to prepare, maintain and repair equipment and resources
• Ability to plan and monitor own workload operating both alone and as part of a team
• Demonstrable high level of organisational and practical skills
• Ability to produce technical drawings with 2D and 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks and AutoCAD
• Ability to demonstrate tasks/processes to individuals and small groups
• Effective face to face communication
• Full understanding of safety relating to machine shop and mechanical activities
• Able to write and develop Health and Safety documentation relating to activities
• Ability to fault diagnose and carry out repairs and maintenance
• Ability to produce a very high-quality engineering product
• Ability to work from engineering drawings as well as sketches and verbal instructions

Business requirements

• Willingness and flexibility to travel and work between University and external sites in a cost effective and timely manner
• Willingness and ability to be flexible with working hours, limited evening and weekend work associated with this post
• Willing and able to attend field trips or otherwise as agreed in advance with the Technical Team Leader

Desirable Criteria
Qualifications

• Full Driving License

Experience

• Demonstrable experience of working within a technician role or teaching laboratory
• Experience in the use of laser cutters
• Experience of managing a team

Skills, knowledge and abilities

• Knowledge of PLC and industrial control
• Able to monitor technical standards across the resource area, highlighting and prioritising any issues for further investigation
• Able to perform diagnosis and fault finding of equipment, techniques and procedures
• Knowledge of material properties and testing techniques

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.

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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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