Student Teaching Workshop Technician

Location: South Kensington campus

About the role:

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Imperial College London is a world leading centre for the study of Mechanical Engineering. The department’s Student Teaching Workshop is a unique student manufacturing resource that provides practical training and manual machining facilities to over 700 undergraduate and postgraduate students. The team of teaching workshop technicians offer design and manufacturing advice to support students in their coursework and design projects.

We are seeking a Technician to join our team of experienced teaching workshop technicians.

In this role, you will utilise our state-of-the-art workshop facilities to coach students in workshop manufacturing technology and support them in bringing their project and prototype designs to life.

What you would be doing:

• You will teach and supervise students in manual machining, providing hands-on guidance to use workshop equipment and manufacturing techniques.
• You will support students with design and manufacturing advice, offering practical feedback and innovative solutions for their projects.
• You will provide a manufacturing service in areas such as laser cutting, 3D printing, vacuum forming and wood working.
• You will ensure strict adherence to safety practices, delivering training and inductions for new users.
• You will collaborate with students, technicians, and the wider technical team to enhance the student learning experience.
• You will manage workloads to meet teaching deadlines while continuously developing your own skills in line with course requirements.

What we are looking for:

• You must have experience in an Engineering or Design discipline or be educated to a minimum BTEC/HNC standard, or equivalent.
• Experience of operating manual machine tools, using technical drawings and teaching practical skills is essential.
• You should have a strong knowledge of health & safety practice in the workshop.
• Experience of using additive manufacturing and laser cutting and working in a manufacturing workshop environment is desirable.
• Knowledge of 3D CAD software and machining techniques is desirable.

For full details about the duties and requirements of the role, please see the Job Description.  

What we can offer you:

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution
• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 38 days off a year)

Further Information (College website only)

This position is full-time, open-ended.

If you require any further details on the role, please contact:

Andrew Wallace – a.k.wallace@imperial.ac.uk

In person attendance is required 5 days per week, as per the needs of the role.

We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the closing date stated should we received a high number of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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