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Senior Technician - Wood Fabrication
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 04 Tachwedd 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £30,378 i £34,610 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 16 Tachwedd 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Plymouth, South West England |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | University of Plymouth |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | B0963 |
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Join Our Team – Senior Technician Wood Fabrication
We are excited to invite applications for a Senior Technician to support our activities within the Wood Digital and Metals Fabrication facility
About the role
As a valued member of our team, you will play a key role in the ongoing development of the wood manufacture and production areas within the high-profile wood digital and metal fabrication facility , located in the Babbage 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.
You will:
• Be responsible for operating and maintaining the state-of-the-art wood fabrication area.
• Have opportunities to develop skills and knowledge in emerging technologies, including generative AI applications.
Your attention to detail , knowledge and expereience in Health and Safety in HE environment and commitment to excellence in demonstrating skills and knowledge will help us create an excellent student experience and a forward-looking department
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.
This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a permanent basis.
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Richard Wood : by email at richard.wood@plymouth.ac.uk
What we’re looking for
We are actively seeking candidates from diverse technical backgrounds. We particularly value candidates holding qualifications equivalent to an HND, a Degree, NVQ4, or similar, complemented by relevant practical experience. Hands-on experience in any of the following areas is mandatory: Woodwork and machining including planer thicknesser, dimension saw, router table, widebelt sander and wood lathe; hand tools and processes, including surfacing, cutting, joining, in the shaping of wood and wood composite material, Health and Safety,and Risk Assessment. Current qualifications and experience are required. Some CAD design in a range of packages, 3D printing in a range of formats, and CNC on a range of 2D/3D small, medium, and large machine types and materials (Wood/Metal and Plastic) 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 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.
Anticipated Interview Date: Monday 8 December 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 Wood Digital and Metals Fabrication facility
About the role
As a valued member of our team, you will play a key role in the ongoing development of the wood manufacture and production areas within the high-profile wood digital and metal fabrication facility , located in the Babbage 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.
You will:
• Be responsible for operating and maintaining the state-of-the-art wood fabrication area.
• Have opportunities to develop skills and knowledge in emerging technologies, including generative AI applications.
Your attention to detail , knowledge and expereience in Health and Safety in HE environment and commitment to excellence in demonstrating skills and knowledge will help us create an excellent student experience and a forward-looking department
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.
This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a permanent basis.
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Richard Wood : by email at richard.wood@plymouth.ac.uk
What we’re looking for
We are actively seeking candidates from diverse technical backgrounds. We particularly value candidates holding qualifications equivalent to an HND, a Degree, NVQ4, or similar, complemented by relevant practical experience. Hands-on experience in any of the following areas is mandatory: Woodwork and machining including planer thicknesser, dimension saw, router table, widebelt sander and wood lathe; hand tools and processes, including surfacing, cutting, joining, in the shaping of wood and wood composite material, Health and Safety,and Risk Assessment. Current qualifications and experience are required. Some CAD design in a range of packages, 3D printing in a range of formats, and CNC on a range of 2D/3D small, medium, and large machine types and materials (Wood/Metal and Plastic) 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 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.
Anticipated Interview Date: Monday 8 December 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.