Technician CNC Machinist

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Central Engineering Workshop for an individual to join our team of highly skilled engineering technicians engaged in the manufacture of equipment and parts for research and teaching. 

We have an experienced, collaborative team of over 120 technical staff, supporting the wider Faculty of Engineering across two of the University campuses. Our technical team work closely with students and staff and engage in a varied portfolio of work across all the University’s engineering disciplines. We believe diverse teams make us stronger. We understand that having a mix of opinions, broad perspectives, lived experiences and different ways of solving problems enhances our day-to-day work and enriches our team. 

The Role

As a technician specialising in CNC machining (milling and/or turning) you will contribute to the design and manufacture of high-quality parts that support the world changing research and teaching ambitions of the University. You will:

• Manufacture components for teaching, research and student projects.
• Modify equipment and components based on drawings and verbal instructions.
• Use a variety of workshop equipment, including lathes and other techniques as needed.
• Give technical advice and assistance to both research and teaching staff and students. 

Your Experience

• Manual and CNC machining (milling and/or turning)
• Experience working in a manufacturing workshop or equivalent.
• Attained at least a HNC in an engineering discipline or previously worked in a relevant role. 
• You may have a working knowledge of CAD programs, such as Solidworks, Autodesk Inventor, or similar (desirable).

Your Approach

We’re proud of our team and are looking for a real team player to join us. Some of the qualities we like our team to display are:

• Positive and proactive.
• A willingness to learn and develop.
• Flexible and happy to engage in new opportunities and challenges.
• Ability to develop novel solutions to problems.
• Ability to communicate your advice and thoughts to other staff members.

What we offer

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
• A flexible working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working each week
• Generous holiday entitlement of 27 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
• Our reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for excellent work
• We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities
• You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website

Wellbeing and Development

• Wide-range of development opportunities
• Varied day to day activities and opportunities to develop skills
• Free on-site counselling services
• Discounted private medical insurance
• Founding signatory of the Technicians Commitment, https://www.technicians.org.uk/technician-commitment

What Next

Further information is available in the role profile. Click the 'Apply' button above. 

The post is offered on a permanent, full time (36.25 hours per week) contract.

Flexible working arrangements and part-time working will be considered. Please specify your preferred hours in your application. We may also consider job share arrangements.

Please contact Andy Plummer andrew.plummer@nottingham.ac.uk if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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