We are seeking to appoint a permanent post for Senior Teaching Technician: Fluid and Thermodynamics, to be part of a team of two technicians, providing practical teaching and support within the Fluid and Thermodynamic technical subject areas involving a range of teaching techniques. This role presents a fantastic opportunity to shape our multidisciplinary Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering education. The successful candidate will be working alongside the programme team(s) to design and develop curricula and pedagogies that leads to outstanding learning and practice experience particularly contributing to Aerospace Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate programmes.
We have a range of Fluid and Thermodynamics technologies at Frenchay Campus and this role would work in a team, across different lab areas in line with curriculum development. Currently we have experimental rigs of subsonic and supersonic wind tunnels, hydraulic benches, pipe-flow and open‑channel rigs, heat‑transfer and thermodynamics equipment, Schlieren and other optical flow visualisation systems for compressible and unsteady aerodynamics demonstrations.
The ideal candidate will be someone with experience in a technical environment, with the skill and passion for giving demonstration and instruction to students in a technical environment, in the Fluids and Thermofluids context. Join us to inspire future engineers, drive innovative research, and collaborate with industry leaders to shape the future of engineering education.
About You
We require candidates that have a diverse skill set and who can provide evidence of broad technical experience in thermodynamics, fluid dynamics and thermofluid systems. We highly value candidates who have a background and knowledge that can help develop our aspiring student engineers. The School has held Athena Swan Bronze award since 2015 and have recently had this renewed with a new Action Plan for gender equity in School of Engineering across our staff and student community. We have a global outlook, through our international and national partnerships and the respective diversity of our staff and students. The School of Engineering is committed to creating a safe and inclusive working environment for all, and we are passionate about creating teams with diversity of thought and lived experience. The successful applicant will have a Degree level qualification in the relevant subject area, with evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Applications will be considered from wide range of technical, industrial, practical and process experience, across a broad range of Fluids and Thermodynamics disciplines. Candidates should be able to showcase evidence of their continuous professional growth in relevant subject areas. The appointee will be part of a team supporting delivery of Mechanical, Automotive or Aerospace degree related modules.
Where you will be working
UWE Bristol is a campus‑based University, with vibrant campus communities that are central to student life. In this role, you’ll be based at our modern Frenchay Campus where we’ve invested in state‑of‑the‑art facilities designed to help both staff and students succeed. This role is based on campus for all your time.
Why UWE Bristol?
We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. Based in vibrant Bristol, our ambitions are to make a positive difference to our planet, transforming futures through actions and solving real world challenges. We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, very generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development. Add your individuality to ours. UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community. We’re part of a vibrant, multicultural city and welcome talented people from all backgrounds. Diversity is our strength, enhancing creativity, decision‑making, and problem‑solving. Join our supportive community and thrive. We particularly encourage applications from female candidates as we are currently under‑represented in this area, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit. As a Disability Confident employer we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.
Further information
If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role, please contact Dr Andrew Geary on 0117 328 6041 or email: Andrew.Geary@uwe.ac.uk. Or Mr Timi Salako on 0117 9656261 or email: Timi.Salako@uwe.ac.uk. Interviews are scheduled to take place at our Frenchay Campus on Monday 23rd March 2026.
This is a full‑time, permanent post working 37 hours per week. This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part time. Salary offers are made in line with the University’s salary assessment guidelines, reflecting your relevant skills and experience in parity with colleagues.
Right to Work in the UK: If offered a role, you will need to provide valid documentation confirming your right to work in the UK before employment begins. Guidance on acceptable documents is available via the Home Office Right to Work Checklist. We may be able to sponsor eligible candidates for this role under the Skilled Worker visa route; however, visa sponsorship eligibility is assessed only at offer stage, being invited to interview does not indicate an offer of sponsorship. Please review our Skilled Worker Guidance and UK Government website to assess your eligibility. If you do not qualify you may wish to explore other visa options. Please note that UWE Bristol does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.
Next Steps
We’d love to hear from you – if this role excites you, please complete our application form as soon as possible and tell us how your skills and experience meet the criteria listed in the Person Specification, using clear and relevant examples wherever possible. We’ll keep you informed of the outcome by email once shortlisting is complete.
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