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Technician CNC Machinist
| Posting date: | 22 April 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £29,329 to £35,943 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 May 2025 |
| Location: | Nottingham, Nottinghamshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | The University of Nottingham |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ENG124625 |
Summary
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.
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.
Our university is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. Learn more about the university commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
We are delighted to share that we are the first university to have achieved Athena Swan Gold Award.
We want you to succeed in our recruitment process and have published Candidate Guidance for you to access information and support on application and interview process.
We offer a range of benefits, visit Your Benefits website to learn what we can offer you.
We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe and we want to make your transition to living in the UK as smooth as possible. Visit the Moving to Nottingham page to find out more.
Your application will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in the UK as set out by UK Visas & Immigration.
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.
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.
Our university is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. Learn more about the university commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
We are delighted to share that we are the first university to have achieved Athena Swan Gold Award.
We want you to succeed in our recruitment process and have published Candidate Guidance for you to access information and support on application and interview process.
We offer a range of benefits, visit Your Benefits website to learn what we can offer you.
We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe and we want to make your transition to living in the UK as smooth as possible. Visit the Moving to Nottingham page to find out more.
Your application will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in the UK as set out by UK Visas & Immigration.
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