Senior Mechanical Workshop Technician at QMUL

Faculty/Directorate: Science and Engineering

Salary: £43,677 - £51,040 per annum 

Location: QM London 

Contract type: Permanent

Closing date: 14/08/2025, 23:55 

Reference: Opportunity 6858-Senior Mechanical Workshop Technician-Job Pack.pdf – 687KB  

About the Role

To work as part of a team of technical staff to support a large volume of varied activity within the School of Engineering & Materials Science (SEMS), supporting research and teaching programmes. The role involves manufacturing high precision components in a variety of materials to high accuracy. The post holder will be seasoned in the use of both conventional and CNC machinery to a high standard, ideally with experience of TIG, MIG and oxyacetylene welding techniques. The post holder will play a key role in the design, fabrication and modification of components, providing expert advice for students and staff in research, taught programs and 'hands on' workshop courses. The role holder may be called upon to supervise junior colleagues and apprentices. The ideal candidate will be expected to work as part of a team, being mutually supportive and covering duties as necessary and where appropriate during other team members' absences and at times of additional pressure, as directed.