Recruitment

THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAMRecruitment Role Profile Form

Job Title: Mechanical Engineering Technician

School/Department: Faculty of Engineering

Salary: £22,029 - £26,274. Salary progression beyond this point subject to performance

Job Family and Level: Technical Services Level 3

Contract Status: Full Time. A 6-month probationary period applies to this position.Available immediately; offered on a fixed term contract until 30 June 2017

Hours of Work: 36¼ hours per week, 5 days per week, 8.30am-4.50pm Mon-Thurs,8.30am-4.25pm Fri.

Location: Faculty of Engineering, University Of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham. NG7 2RD

Reporting to: Senior Technical Supervisor

Purpose of the New Role: Design, development, manufacture and modification of test rigs and assemblies using a range of engineering techniques to support research work within the Faculty of Engineering. Working closely with, advising and assisting students, academic and research staff on specific research and manufacturing issues.

Main Responsibilities % time per year

1. Manufacturing and modification of components from drawings and verbal instructions to support research projects using workshop machine tools and assembly equipment.

40%

2. Manufacture and assembly of research test rigs and apparatus to a high degree of precision to support individual research experiments, including operation, maintenance, servicing, repair and adjustment of these rigs and equipment.

30%

3. Advice and assistance to both research and academic staff and to students in the design, construction and provision of laboratory equipment and project work.

10%

4. Advising on the purchase of tooling, consumables and minor equipment from external suppliers to enable rigs to be built and research programs to progress.

5%

5. Assisting in the Engineering Applications workshop with the teaching of basic level engineering to student groups. Demonstrate engineering techniques to staff and students across the Faculty and train technicians, students and researchers in the safe use of equipment.

5%

6. Maintenance, servicing, repair and adjustment of workshop machinery and laboratory equipment.

5%

7. Any other duties appropriate to the grade and role of the post holder. 5%

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Essential DesirableQualifications/ Education

Minimum BTEC National Level or equivalent qualifications, plus significant experience in a relevant technical role.Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship.

Skills/Training Key skills on a range of standard engineering machine tools including milling and turning.Assembly and fitting skills.General computer skills.

Trained on XYZ CNC mills and / or lathes.Basic knowledge of plumbing techniques

Experience Substantial proven experience in a mechanical engineering background.

Statutory/Legal An understanding of work related regulations and procedures and an understanding of non-compliance on other staff and the University (e.g. Health and Safety)

Personal Attributes

A positive (can do, will do) attitude with a willingness to accept responsibility.

Other A flexible approach and the ability to communicate at all levels.Work as an individual and as part of a team.

Decision Making

i) taken independently by the role holderPrioritise own work schedule.Set own high standard of work produced.General engineering advice to research staff and students.

ii) taken in collaboration with othersAlterations and modifications to designs and materials to improve functionality, reliability and safety.Ordering of tools, parts, etc. within a limited budget.

iii) referred to the appropriate line manager (please name) by the role holderMajor safety issues.Requesting annual leave.Reporting sickness.

Additional InformationAbility to communicate with academics, researchers and students at all levels and a positive (can do, will do) attitude are necessary skills. As are a flexible approach and a willingness to accept responsibility.

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