Mechanical Workshop Technician

Physical and Theoretical Chemistry Laboratory, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QZ The University of Oxford has one of the largest and most successful chemistry departments in the world and the Department of Chemistry is looking to appoint a Mechanical Workshop Technician. About the role You will report to the Lead Mechanical Workshop Technician, who has day-to-day line management responsibility, and work with workshop colleagues in providing mechanical engineering support pertaining to the construction and maintenance of experimental equipment used within the teaching and research laboratories and support services in the Department of Chemistry. You will design, build, modify, maintain and repair items of scientific research equipment and instrumentation as required by academic researchers. Although based in the Department of Chemistry, the post may also involve providing specialist mechanical engineering and workshop support to other University departments, where required and subject to operational priorities and available capacity. This may include collaboration on research projects and sharing technical expertise across departmental workshops. This is a full-time (36.5 hours per week), permanent post based in the Physical and Theoretical Chemistry Laboratory, South Parks Road, Oxford About you You will have experience of working with manual and CNC machine tools (including lathes and milling machines) to manufacture bespoke one-off and small-batch items to fine tolerances to be used within the department and other associated institutions. Experience of working in a research or high precision manufacturing environment, experience of Computer-Aided Design or TIG and other welding experience would be advantageous. What we offer As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing, and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer at the University of Oxford, including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days' annual leave (including bank holidays and University closure days)
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes, including enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity/partner leave
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and season ticket travel loans
• Opportunities for personal and professional development

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