About the role
We’re seeking a highly skilled, adaptable and self-motivated machinist to provide technical support to the Mechanical Services Main Workshop and CNC Manufacturing facility.
The post requires you to support our student automotive race teams including both mechanical and electric powered vehicles and our electric motorcycle team, providing both technical and manufacturing support. In addition, you may be called upon to provide instruction for safe operation of conventional lathes and milling machines in our student workshop.
You will also provide technical advice, instruction and support to academic and research staff and students in the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
Your responsibilities will include:
Manufacturing complex components from a variety of materials using 3 axis and 5 axis CNC machine tools with the assistance of CAD/CAM software.
Design, manufacture, repair, development, construction, modification and commissioning of equipment, rigs and models.
The teaching and supervision of undergraduates in the safe use of machine and hand tools during timetabled periods.
About you
Our ideal candidate will have:
Substantial experience in CNC programming and machining, and conventional precision machining.
Experience in an engineering machine shop or toolroom environment.
Experience in the safe operation and use of a variety of mechanical workshop machine tools together with design, fitting and assembly skills.
A recognised toolroom / technician / mechanical engineering apprenticeship, possess a minimum of a City and Guilds qualification or equivalent.
Knowledge and experience of Computer Aided Design (CAD) programming would be an advantage, but training will be available if necessary to develop these skills.
Further information
For an informal discussion about the role please contact:
Julian Sulley, Director of Technical Services, at
js806@bath.ac.uk
or 01225385202. Dave Wood, Technical Manager, at
ensdnw@bath.ac.uk
or 01225384275. Guy Brace, Technical Manager, at
ensgwb@bath.ac.uk
or 01225386858. What we can offer you: 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 . Free counselling services through Health Assured. Cycle to work scheme. Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme. Staff discount at Team Bath gym. Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees. Staff discount on language courses. Generous employer contributory pension schemes. Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work-life balance. A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more. Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath. Local discounts and more. A
family-friendly workplace . An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce. Relocation allowance . Visa reimbursement
and
Interest-Free Loan
to help with the cost of some immigration expenses. £30,505 to £36,924. Grade 6, per annum.
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js806@bath.ac.uk
or 01225385202. Dave Wood, Technical Manager, at
ensdnw@bath.ac.uk
or 01225384275. Guy Brace, Technical Manager, at
ensgwb@bath.ac.uk
or 01225386858. What we can offer you: 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 . Free counselling services through Health Assured. Cycle to work scheme. Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme. Staff discount at Team Bath gym. Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees. Staff discount on language courses. Generous employer contributory pension schemes. Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work-life balance. A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more. Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath. Local discounts and more. A
family-friendly workplace . An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce. Relocation allowance . Visa reimbursement
and
Interest-Free Loan
to help with the cost of some immigration expenses. £30,505 to £36,924. Grade 6, per annum.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
