Technical Specialist: Environment, Safety and 3D Printing

About You

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria

1. Minimum level 3 qualification, e.g. A levels, AS levels, International Baccalaureate diploma or other Level 3 qualification, plus work experience in relevant technical/scientific posts OR Considerable knowledge and skills gained through work experience in relevant technical or scientific posts.
2. Evidence of an active commitment to career development including professional registration, such as RSciTech or RSci and clear progression in increasingly demanding jobs.
3. Knowledge and practical use of a range of technical skills and their environmental impact.
4. Ability to apply learnt techniques to the work context.
5. Clear spoken and written communication skills, with proficient computer use and strong interpersonal and influencing/behavioural skills.
6. Proactive and responsive to contacts in immediate area, across the wider organisation and externally (e.g., suppliers) to build relationships and network.
7. Solutions-focused self-starter, with strong planning and analytical skills, able to manage competing priorities and work with minimal supervision.
8. Working knowledge of regulations and best practice governing area of work, including Health & Safety and environmental sustainability.

Desirable criteria

1. Able and willing to provide support beyond core hours, as required.
2. Basic awareness & some experience working in engineering support role.
3. Previous experience with 3D Printing would be an advantage.
4. Previous Experience writing and reviewing Risk Assessments would be an advantage.

If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.