About The Role
The Department of Mechanical Engineering is looking to appoint an apprentice workshop and laboratory technician on a three-year apprenticeship. The apprentice will undertake hands on training in the department’s various workshops and laboratories. In addition, the apprentice will undertake studies at the City of Bath College on a variable day release basis for three years leading to a recognised, nationally accredited NVQ qualification.
Within this role, you will work as part of a team of multi skilled technicians providing technical support to teaching and research in the department.
Your Responsibilities And Training Will Include
- The application and use of a wide range of machine tools including, but not restricted to, conventional turning, milling, grinding and drilling
- Fitting and assembly skills including the use of hand tools and marking out
- Welding, fabrication, Laser/Plasma Cutting and 3D printing processes
- Sheet metalwork including shearing, folding etc
- Measurement and inspection techniques using a variety of metrology equipment
- Use of Computer Aided Design (CAD) using proprietary software packages
The post is offered initially on a three-year fixed contract.
For further information please contact Julian Sulley, Director of Technical Services on 01225 385202, 07528 974 616 or e mail js806@bath.ac.uk
About You
Our ideal candidate will have experience of applying and adhering to basic health and safety instructions, as well as working reliably and efficiently with minimal supervision. You should be able to follow and understand technical methods and techniques in order to complete tasks.
In addition, you must be able to demonstrate an interest in mechanical and or general engineering disciplines either by evidence of previous experience or hobby interests.
Further information
The Department of Mechanical Engineering comprises a wide variety of engineering disciplines including, but not limited to, aerospace, biomechanics, automotive, manufacturing, instrumentation and electronics, student project teams, robotics and materials testing.
What We Can Offer You
- a very generous employer contributory pension scheme
- generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
- we are a family-friendly University and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangements
- an excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
- a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities
- a number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for: Relocation allowance, Visa Reimbursement, Interest-Free Loan.
Find Out More About Our Benefits.
We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.
We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.
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Closing Date: 21 Jul 2024
Department: Technical & Experimental
Salary: £21,543 Appointments at Grade 2 will receive an additional pensionable supplement to ensure a minimum hourly pay equivalent to £12.00 in line with Voluntary Living Wage.
