Mechanical Workshop Technician

About us

The UCL Division of Surgery and Interventional Science is a collaborative and cross-disciplinary environment where clinicians, engineers, allied health professionals and researchers are constantly striving for innovative approaches to treatment. This includes developing highly effective methods which go beyond the boundaries of conventional wisdom and treating each patient as an individual.

About the role

The main purpose of this role is to provide workshop based teaching, training and support to all staff, students, visitors and external users as required.

An individual is sought for this full-time post, based in the Division of Surgery and Interventional Sciences workshops (Stanmore). The Division of Surgery and Interventional Science is an exciting and dynamic environment and this post provides an excellent opportunity for the right applicant to develop and expand on a mechanical laboratory based career.

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• The advert will close on 09 December at 23:59 GMT, however we may close applications early if we receive a high volume of applications. Early application submission is recommended.
• Interview Date(s)TBC
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About you

The post holder must have good general education to BSc, BEng MSc, MEng levels or equivalent or having acquired substantial relevant experience.

Experience in a workshop research environment, specifically in the design, manufacture, repair, development, construction, modification and commissioning of equipment, rigs and models using a full range of conventional, CNC machine tools and bench fitting equipment and skills.

The successful candidate must have technical knowledge that will help provide solutions to the problem-solving issues faced by the technical team.

Ability to use conventional machine tools and CAD/CAM software packages for post processing of work into operational programs to produce components using 3D printers, CNC machinery, waterjet, laser cutters, additive manufacturing and modern electronics (e.g. microcontrollers and drive systems).

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce.

These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.

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