Senior Technician: Digital Fabrication Lab
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 12 Awst 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £30,378 i £34,610 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 28 Awst 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Plymouth, South West England |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | University of Plymouth |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | B0822 |
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Join Our Team – Senior Technician Digital Fabrication Laboratory.
We are excited to invite applications for a Senior Technician to support our activities within the Digital Fabrication Laborator
About the role
As a valued member of our team, you will play a key role in the development of the additive and subtractive areas within the high-profile Digital Fabrication Lab, located in the Roland Levinsky Building.
Reporting to the School Technical Manager, you will be a vital member of the team. A significant part of this role will involve close collaboration with all faculty stakeholders, as well as external and wider university colleagues.
Your Responsibilities
• You will be responsible for operating and maintaining state-of-the-art fabrication.
• You’ll also have opportunities to develop skills and knowledge in emerging technologies including generative AI applications.
• Your attention to detail and commitment to excellence will help us create a great student experience and a forward-looking department.
We are actively seeking candidates from diverse technical backgrounds. We particularly value candidates holding qualifications equivalent to an HND, Degree, NVQ4, or similar, complemented by relevant practical experience. Hands-on experience in any of the following areas is mandatory: CAD design in a range of packages ,3D printing in a range of formats, CNC on a range of 2D/3D small, medium, large machine types and materials (Wood/Metal and Plastic). A range of material handling, machine and fabrication experience is very welcome.
We desire a candidate who thrives both independently and within a team, appreciating the importance of contributing to a supportive work environment. Additionally, the role involves assisting undergraduates, postgraduates, and researchers in this domain; thus, strong communication and mentoring skills are essential.
For more information on School of Art Design and Architecture please visit our dedicated webpage at https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools
Due to the nature of the role, unfortunately we are unable to accommodate working from home.
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Richard Wood: by email at richard.wood@plymouth.ac.uk by telephone on 01752 585 272.
For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.
About us
The School of Art Design and Architecture holds a Bronze Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education.
Application Process
Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.
Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.
Interviews are expected to take place week commencing Monday 8 September 2025.
Our Offer
When joining us, you will receive:
• Generous annual leave: 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays & Closure Days
• Generous pension scheme
• Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Development opportunities
• Enhanced family leave
• Flexible working
• Retailer discounts
• On-site nursery
A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.
Additional Information
The University of Plymouth is an inclusive community where everyone is welcomed regardless of their background. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter, please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages
We are excited to invite applications for a Senior Technician to support our activities within the Digital Fabrication Laborator
About the role
As a valued member of our team, you will play a key role in the development of the additive and subtractive areas within the high-profile Digital Fabrication Lab, located in the Roland Levinsky Building.
Reporting to the School Technical Manager, you will be a vital member of the team. A significant part of this role will involve close collaboration with all faculty stakeholders, as well as external and wider university colleagues.
Your Responsibilities
• You will be responsible for operating and maintaining state-of-the-art fabrication.
• You’ll also have opportunities to develop skills and knowledge in emerging technologies including generative AI applications.
• Your attention to detail and commitment to excellence will help us create a great student experience and a forward-looking department.
We are actively seeking candidates from diverse technical backgrounds. We particularly value candidates holding qualifications equivalent to an HND, Degree, NVQ4, or similar, complemented by relevant practical experience. Hands-on experience in any of the following areas is mandatory: CAD design in a range of packages ,3D printing in a range of formats, CNC on a range of 2D/3D small, medium, large machine types and materials (Wood/Metal and Plastic). A range of material handling, machine and fabrication experience is very welcome.
We desire a candidate who thrives both independently and within a team, appreciating the importance of contributing to a supportive work environment. Additionally, the role involves assisting undergraduates, postgraduates, and researchers in this domain; thus, strong communication and mentoring skills are essential.
For more information on School of Art Design and Architecture please visit our dedicated webpage at https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools
Due to the nature of the role, unfortunately we are unable to accommodate working from home.
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Richard Wood: by email at richard.wood@plymouth.ac.uk by telephone on 01752 585 272.
For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.
About us
The School of Art Design and Architecture holds a Bronze Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education.
Application Process
Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.
Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.
Interviews are expected to take place week commencing Monday 8 September 2025.
Our Offer
When joining us, you will receive:
• Generous annual leave: 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays & Closure Days
• Generous pension scheme
• Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Development opportunities
• Enhanced family leave
• Flexible working
• Retailer discounts
• On-site nursery
A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.
Additional Information
The University of Plymouth is an inclusive community where everyone is welcomed regardless of their background. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter, please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages