Job description
Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering
Full Time, Open ended, Campus based only
Join us and be part of a vibrant community at Loughborough University.
Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for:
The postholder will work as part of a team to co-ordinate technical operations in an academic and research setting, ensuring compliance with safety standards and the effective management of facilities, equipment, resources and technical expertise.
Specifically, the postholder will lead a team of technicians responsible for the Materials, Metrology and Thermofluids laboratories and will provide Health and Safety advice.
About the University
Universities are one of this country’s greatest assets. We’re educators, employers, innovators and pioneers. We shape culture and society.
At Loughborough, we strive for better, think differently, challenge convention and take action. We are passionate about finding solutions to the major problems faced by society and the planet, and we create opportunities for those with the drive, the ambition, and the determination to apply themselves in the pursuit of better.
About You
1. Experience of managing in an engineering laboratory, workshop or other technical facility; specific experience in materials, metrology and thermofluids.
2. Ability to line manage specialist technical staff promoting a culture of flexibility and collaboration.
3. Able to offer technical advice and guidance to academic and research staff, assisting with experiment design and materials testing.
4. Track record of operating with high levels of safety, and able to act as School Health and Safety Officer.
Why should you Apply?
With huge amount of variety in the role, there is an opportunity for you to develop and continually grow.
If this sounds like the right place, team and role for you please do get in touch. We’d love to hear from you.