Specialist Mechanical Technician

The School of Engineering has a vacancy for a Specialist Mechanical Technician based in the Mechanical department. Providing professional technical support to the department and to carry out precision machining on a range of equipment including manual and Computer Numerical Control machines. Working as a member of the mechanical and manufacturing technical team, you will also be responsible for tool making and manufacture of parts and equipment in support of the school’s research and teaching activities. Additionally, the role will involve supporting teaching and other student activities within the mechanical and manufacturing engineering workshops as well as providing comprehensive technical support to the school.

This post is full time 35 hours per week and is available immediately and is open-ended.

Salary: £33,232 - £35,880 per annum (Grade 5). It is not anticipated that appointment will be made above point 25 - £33,232 per annum.

For informal enquiries about the post please contact Andrew Rankmore, Technical Supervisor at RankmoreAS@cardiff.ac.uk

For informal enquiries about working for the University please contact Bev Jones at Enginadmin@cardiff.ac.uk

Closing date: Sunday, 5 January 2025

The School of Engineering holds an Athena SWAN Bronze Award that recognises good employment practice and a commitment to develop the careers of women working in science. Cardiff University is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. For this vacancy we actively encourage women to apply. We will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share opportunities.

Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

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