Technician (Mechanical Engineering)

If you have proven experience of working in a Technical support role within mechanical engineering, specifically in areas such as manufacturing, CNC and traditional machining, materials testing, robotics, and automation, then this is the perfect role for you. 

Working as part of our technical support team you will provide a comprehensive, immediate, and specialised support in mechanical engineering, particularly in manufacturing, CNC and traditional machining, materials testing, robotics, and automation

You will help to deliver timely, and effective specialised research and teaching support to students, academic and research staff at all levels and visitors.

As Technician (Mechanical Engineering) you can expect to be involved in:

• Using your in-depth technical knowledge and experience to provide specialist support in manufacturing, CNC and traditional machining, materials testing, robotics, and automation. 
• Operating complex technical equipment related to CNC and traditional machining, robotics, and automation. Ensuring equipment is maintained and diagnosing and rectify faults.
• Liaising with staff across the wider University and external service providers to ensure detailed technical requirements are understood and met. Assisting with purchasing specialist technical products and services.
• Supporting divisional teaching activities, providing practical technician-led teaching where necessary. 

What will you bring to the role?

• Educated to A level in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related subject or equivalent.
• Proven experience of working in a technical support role within mechanical engineering specifically in areas such as manufacturing, CNC and traditional machining, materials testing, robotics, and automation.
• Excellent theoretical knowledge in mechanical engineering. 
• Excellent working knowledge of safety regulations and procedures. For example, risk assessment, COSHH and machinery safety standards.
• Experience in supporting the procurement of high-value, specialist mechanical engineering equipment plus experience managing or having oversight of budgets.

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number CEMS-283-24.

Further details:   

Please note that we prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.

Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.

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