Responsibilities
* Day-to-day supervision of the workshop and maintenance team, including task allocation, prioritisation, and scheduling of routine and reactive work.
* Management of building maintenance and repairs, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and University policies.
* Programming, setting up, and operating CNC and manual workshop machinery to manufacture high-precision bespoke components for teaching and research.
* Acting as the primary point of contact for fabrication requests and providing technical advice on mechanical design and production.
* Coordinating with Estates Services, contractors, and internal stakeholders to resolve building and maintenance issues, including logging and tracking faults via facilities management systems.
* Managing workshop inventory, equipment maintenance, and waste disposal in line with environmental and safety standards.
* Promoting a strong culture of health and safety, overseeing risk assessments, training, and safe working practices across all activities.
Key Qualifications
* A BTEC Higher National Certificate/Diploma in Mechanical or Production Engineering or equivalent qualification, or substantial relevant experience.
* Extensive experience in high-precision machining, including proficiency in both manual and CNC machining.
* Experience of supervising staff, preferably within a workshop or maintenance environment.
* Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex mechanical concepts to non-specialist staff and students.
* Good working knowledge of health and safety regulations relevant to workshops and building maintenance.
Commitments
Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
About the Role
The ideal candidate will be an experienced mechanical or production engineering professional with strong supervisory skills, a hands‑on approach, and a commitment to high standards of safety and workmanship. This post is available immediately and is offered on a full-time, permanent basis (with consideration given to part‑time or flexible working arrangements).
About the Department
At the Department of Physiology Anatomy & Genetics (DPAG) we undertake discovery science where we reassemble physiological processes at the molecular, cellular, tissue and systems level of organisation. In so doing we provide a bridge to translational medicine, and interface between physical and life sciences. We are committed not only to innovative research and the highest standard of teaching, but also to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment.
Benefits
* An excellent contributory pension scheme
* 38 days annual leave
* A comprehensive range of childcare services
* Family leave schemes
* Cycle and electric car loan schemes
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
* Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
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