Ref Number B04- Professional Expertise Laboratory Technical and Lab Support Department UCL BEAMS (B04) Location London Working Pattern Full time Salary £36,-£41, Contract Type Permanent Working Type On site Available for Secondment No Closing Date 10-May- JD_Param11 Yes JD_Param12 Yes
ABOUT US
UCL is a diverse global community of world-class academics, students, industry links, external partners, and alumni. Our powerful collective of individuals and institutions work together to explore new possibilities. Academic excellence is demonstrated by our 30 Nobel laureates and our top ranking in the UK for research strength. We are a global university with 14, employees and over nationalities represented in a student body of 43, students. Our main location in Central London has recently been augmented by a campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
The UCL Faculty of Engineering is the largest of its kind in the UK, ranked as the second most impactful engineering faculty in Europe and first for Research Strength in the Research Excellence Framework. Within Engineering, the UCL Department of Civil, Environmental & Geomatic Engineering is a multidisciplinary department renowned for innovation and excellence in research and teaching. We are ranked in the Top 50 worldwide for civil and structural engineering according to the QS World University and Subject rankings.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The role sits within a multidisciplinary team of technicians working in the department’s civil engineering workshop. Providing practical technical support for the effective and efficient day‑to‑day operation of the department’s laboratories. Contributing to lab classes, year 3 projects and field trips across the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Providing technical support to research activities and projects.
- Design and manufacture novel experimental devices and complex equipment that will contribute to the development of existing and new research and teaching initiatives in the department.
- Create and develop 3D models and drawings using CAD software ( Fusion ) to meet design specifications.
- Operate a comprehensive range of precision manual and CNC engineering workshop machinery and equipment.
- Prepare construction and engineering materials to produce specimens in various materials, such as metals, plastics, composites, concrete and cement.
- Responsible for the Geomatics surveying equipment store, keeping a log of equipment out on loan, checking equipment returns. Preparing equipment ready for use, coordinating annual service and repair of equipment.
On-site First (working more than 80% of time on-site): %
ABOUT YOU
- Completed a certified apprenticeship in mechanical engineering with a BTEC or HNC level 3 - 4 qualification in an associated engineering subject or equivalent demonstrable experience gained in an engineering workshop.
- Experience in precision manufacturing gained either in a production, prototyping or instrument making setting.
- Proficient in using a comprehensive range of precision engineering machinery and equipment both manual and CNC including lathes, milling machines, drilling machines, surface grinders, band saws, sheet metal fabrication, MIG/TIG welding, brazing, soldering.
- Familiar using 3D printers and laser cutter and engraver.
- Competent using CAD/CAM software to create 3D models, drawings and toolpaths for manufacture, ideally using Fusion .
WHAT WE OFFER
A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
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If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, please contact Paolo Lo Giudice
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We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible.
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As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
- 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
- Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
- Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
- Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
- Immigration loan
- Relocation scheme for certain posts
- On-Site nursery
- On-site gym
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
- Discounted medical insurance
