Please note that this vacancy is only open to current University of Glasgow employees. 

Job Purpose

To provide professional technical support for research and teaching in the School of Engineering operating within the Technical Services Division. To provide a range of mechanical skills and experience that can be applied in world class research projects and postgraduate and undergraduate teaching activities. To participate in delivering basic practical skills labs and workshops in undergraduate teaching lab spaces.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Contribute to the development, design and construction, taking the lead as appropriate of mechanical components for research projects and teaching using a wide range of ferrous, non-ferrous and occasionally exotic materials.

2. Manufacture components and equipment to a high standard of finish and accuracy within defined timescales, using the full range of mechanical workshop machine tools and equipment.

3. Set up experimental apparatus and test component parts manufactured in the workshop under operational conditions. (Training will be given on equipment).

4. Competent in Computer Aided Manufacture (CAM) programming routines for component manufacture on CNC milling machines and lathes.

5  Use technical expertise to support the preparation of undergraduate teaching labs and provide technical advice and guidance   for students and staff on appropriate use of equipment as required. Deliver verbal instruction to students of assigned Engineering Application labs on basic engineering skills.

6. Supervise junior staff as appropriate and engage with training of apprentices, other staff and students in line with a school objective to encourage skills transfer and personal development.

7. Understand and acknowledge the risks associated with the work activity and always operate in a safe manner in compliance with control measures identified through risk assessment. Apply and adhere to wider Health and Safety policies as determined by the University and HSE.

8. Monitor standards and technical developments in expertise discipline and continue to expand skill  base and keep up with new technologies in the field.

9. To maintain workshop consumables stocks and ensure the latest engineering tooling.

10. To undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by Technical Service Management.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential:

A1 Substantial work experience in a similar role OR sufficient experience in a relevant role post apprenticeship with HND, City and Guilds/SVQ level 4

A2 Excellent knowledge of mechanical fundamental principles and materials

A3 Excellent knowledge of using workshop machines tools and workshop practice

A4 Excellent knowledge of standard mechanical engineering manufacturing techniques

A5 Excellent understanding of relevant health and safety policies and procedures

A6 Accomplished in programming and operating CNC milling machines and/or lathes

Desirable:

B1 Good knowledge of metal joining techniques (welding, brazing, soldering)

B2 Good knowledge of surface grinding and certified in handling abrasive wheels

B3 Experience of verbal delivery to students/apprentices. If not training will be given to attain  ‘Training for Trainers’ certificate

Skills

Essential:

C1 Highly competent in using the full range of workshop machine tools including manual and CNC machine tools

C2 Accomplished in the use mechanical and measuring equipment

C3 Able to work from technical drawings/sketches and verbal instructions and interpret the requirements of customers with limited competence in the mechanical field

C4 Able to set up mechanical apparatus/equipment and advise others on correct use

C5 Able to plan and organise assigned projects and/or work programmes

C6 Highly developed technical fault finding and problem solving skills

C7 High level of communication skills in a technical environment

Desirable:

D1 Competent in metal joining techniques (welding, brazing, soldering)

D2 Excellent skills in surface grinding and finishing techniques

D3 Familiar with and able to use CAD packages such as Solidworks, Fusion 360 etc. Training will given if required

Experience

Essential:

E1 Must be able to demonstrate relevant competencies as required for this level of technical post that would complement both the needs of the workshop and School

E2 Experience of manufacturing components/apparatus to a high level of precision using a fullbrange of workshop machine tools

E3 Experience of working independently under the direction of a manager

E4 Experience of planning and scheduling work and managing time efficiently

E5 Experience of health and safety protocols applicable in mechanical engineering environment

E6 Experience of developing and refining designs from limited or incomplete information

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade 6, £33,951 - £37,694 per annum.

This post is full time (35 hours per week) and open ended (permanent).

The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.  If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you will be required to meet the eligibility requirements of the visa route to be assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship.

Please note that this post may be eligible to be sponsored under the Skilled Worker visa route if tradeable points can be used under the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.

2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.

3 A flexible approach to working.

4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University  https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

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Closing Date:  11 January 2026