Mechanical Workshop Technician

The role

Are you a capable mechanical technician, engineer, crafts person or someone with comparable experience who would relish supporting cutting edge research and support the development and learning of the scientists of tomorrow? If you are, we would love to hear from you. 

We need a Technician in mechanical engineering manufacture to work in our Faculty of Science Mechanical workshop (based in the Chemistry Building at the University of Bristol). You will provide workshop relevant technical support to researchers and students including troubleshooting problems, and advising on manufacture, and ensuring a helpful and professional mechanical engineering service is provided. 

This position is well-suited for individuals with experience as a Tool-Maker, Machinists, Engineers or a Mechanical Technician. 

What will you be doing?

• Manufacture, adapt, repair, construct and commission a wide range of research and teaching equipment (including the laser cutter and 3D printers).
• Provide good quality documentation to support your work and staff who rely on it. 
• Operate, service, maintain, and calibrate workshop equipment. 
• Diagnose and rectify problems.
• Train and support others to undertake activities and tasks in your areas of expertise.

You should apply if

The ideal candidate will: 

• Have experience of mechanical engineering design and manufacture as well as experience of laser cutting and 3D printing
• Be able to develop strong working relationships with customers (research staff and students) to enable sensible and achievable solutions that meet research and teaching needs.
• Be committed to providing a quality, high-precision and efficient service across the faculty.

For more details, please see below the link to the detailed Job Description

Additional information

School/Unit: Faculty of Science and Engineering (primarily based in the School of Chemistry)

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on 31/03/2025

Interviews are anticipated to take place on Friday 11th April 2025

For informal queries, please contact: Josh Goddard jg17859@bristol.ac.uk

Our strategy and mission

We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.

The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.

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