Technical Specialist - Manufacturing Workshop (KP

About the role

The Faculty of Engineering and Design requires a highly skilled, adaptable, and self-motivated skilled engineer to provide technical support to the Mechanical Services Machine shop.

The successful applicant should have experience in machining and manufacturing parts using a variety of conventional and CNC machine tools. 

The post holder will also be responsible for

providing technical advice, instruction and support to academic and research staff and students Will be proficient in the safe operation and use of a variety of mechanical workshop machine toolsHave design, fitting, and assembly skills. Provide instruction to undergraduates n the safe operation of conventional lathes and milling machines

The role supports a variety of interesting projects from student automotive race teams including electric powered vehicles and our electric motorcycle team, as well as providing both technical and manufacturing support to our various research laboratories. 

Applicants should have ideally 

Experience in a recognised toolroom / technician / mechanical engineering apprenticeshipPossess a minimum of a City and Guilds qualification or equivalent Have substantial experience of working in an engineering machine shop or toolroom environment Experience using both CNC and conventional machine tools and associated equipment. 

We will, however, provide training and development opportunities if you, have limited experience. In the event that you feel that you fulfil some, but not all of the criteria mentioned, we would very much encourage your application.

Knowledge and experience of Computer Aided Design (CAD) and CNC machine tool programming would be an advantage, but training will be available if necessary to develop these skills. 

Further information

The post is offered on an open-ended full time (36.5 hours per week) basis.

For informal enquiries about the role please contact Julian Sulley 01225385202 ([email protected]), Dave Wood 01225 384275 ([email protected])  or Guy Brace 01225386858 ([email protected])  however, please ensure you submit your application via the University website.

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. 

What we can offer you

We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:

Free counselling services through Health AssuredCycle to work schemeElectric vehicle salary sacrifice schemeStaff discount at Team Bath gymStaff discounts on postgraduate tuition feesStaff discount on language coursesGenerous employer contributory pension schemesGenerous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balanceA wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and moreFree entry to the Holburne Museum in BathLocal discounts and moreA family-friendly workplace An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforceRelocation allowanceVisa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

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Closing Date: 08 Feb 2026

Department: Technical & Experimental

Salary: £31,236 to £37,694