Details
1107932
University of Warwick
02/03/2026
3 Months
Full time - 36.5 hours Monday - Thursday 8.00- 16.00 Friday 8.00 - 15.00
Smart Casual
Pay
£18.23
£2.20
Description
Role
To provide technical support, giving a complete service for teaching and research in the areas of pneumatics and hydraulics, supporting fluids and vacuum technology throughout the School of Engineering.
Duties and responsibilities
To design, manufacture, modify, repair and commission assemblies and systems relating to fluid and vacuum technologies as appropriate in support of teaching and research activity in these areas for the School. Support the technical management of teaching laboratories.
Consultation with and advice to staff and students on the use of, design, manufacture of apparatus, technical advice, equipment use, and safe working practices. Dealing with students’ technical requirements, including health and safety.
Assist with teaching in design and manufacturing sessions, advising students on feasibility of their designs and materials used. To teach students manufacturing methods using a range of workshop equipment.
Manufacture and repair components using workshop equipment, including welding, machining, laser cutting, rapid prototyping, and hand fabrication as appropriate in Engineering buildings, facilities and equipment.
To design, fabricate, modify and repair assemblies using precision engineering techniques and processes as appropriate in support of teaching and research activity for the School.
- To include sheet metal, acrylic and extruded profile fabrications.
- Knowledge and practical experience in welding and metal joining techniques, Laser Cutting, conventional milling and lathe, Rapid Prototyping and precision hand fabrication.
Identification of suitable specialized components and equipment for use in conjunction with research apparatus. Outsourcing and purchasing (within budget controls) specialist components and equipment to support research projects and allow researchers to achieve targets or deadlines.
To maintain workshop and service equipment specifically applicable to pneumatic and fluid manufacture laboratory equipment. To undertake any other duties as required by the supervisory/chief technician in accordance with the grade and nature of the post.
To provide health and safety supervision to staff and students in workshops and laboratories, include risk assessment, safe schemes of work, and COSHH.
Assist with apprentices and undertake supervision and instruction of trainees and students through seminars, demonstrations, practical work tasks.
Skills and experience
Successful completion of an Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent training/experience (e.g.: NVQ level 4; A-levels in Maths and/or a relevant science subject; relevant experience at a high level in a similar work environment)
HNC/HND in an engineering discipline.
GCSE A-C in Maths, English and Science.
Ability to design, fabricate, modify and repair assemblies using precision engineering techniques and processes as appropriate in support of teaching and research activity for the School – (e.g CAD)
Good IT skills, including the use of Microsoft Office.
Ability to maintain accurate records, follow detailed protocols, and identify potential problems or errors.
Experience in ordering and maintaining engineering equipment and supplies to support teaching and research activities.
Ability to consult with and advise academics and students on the design, manufacture, and safe use of technical apparatus as well as addressing students' technical requirements, including providing health and safety guidance.
Excellent communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, with a wide range of stakeholders and customers, including communicating technical information to a non-technical audience.
Strong time management and organisational skills with the ability to work on own initiative, manage a small team/project and coordinate multiple projects with flexibility. Forward planning schedules, prioritisation of tasks, decision making and working under pressure to strict deadlines to meet key milestones.
Excellent interpersonal skills with relevant experience of working independently and as part of a team.
Current knowledge of Health and Safety legislation, standards and procedures. Awareness of legislative requirements to ensure compliance in work areas, including guiding and supervising others.
Ability to identify, source, purchase, and integrate specialised components and equipment to meet research and project requirements while adhering to budgetary constraints
Understanding of equal opportunity, safeguarding and prevent to promoting an inclusive environment.
Previous knowledge of either pneumatics, hydraulics, fluid or vacuum systems with experience of forming and joining copper pipework.
Training can be provided in some areas where skills need updating/refreshing.
Location
On campus, School of Engineering
Additional information
Start date: ASAP