Civil Engineering Workshop Technician – Internal UCL Applicants only

Civil Engineering Workshop Technician – Internal UCL Applicants only

ABOUT THE ROLE

The role sits within a multidisciplinary team of technicians working in the department’s civil engineering workshop. Providing practical technical support for the effective and efficient day‑to‑day operation of the department’s laboratories. Contributing to lab classes, year 3 projects and field trips across the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Providing technical support to research activities and projects.

• Design and manufacture novel experimental devices and complex equipment that will contribute to the development of existing and new research and teaching initiatives in the department.
• Create and develop 3D models and drawings using CAD software (e.g. Fusion 360) to meet design specifications.
• Operate a comprehensive range of precision manual and CNC engineering workshop machinery and equipment.
• Prepare construction and engineering materials to produce specimens in various materials, such as metals, plastics, composites, concrete and cement.
• Responsible for the Geomatics surveying equipment store, keeping a log of equipment out on loan, checking equipment returns. Preparing equipment ready for use, coordinating annual service and repair of equipment.

On-site First (working more than 80% of time on-site): 100 %

ABOUT YOU

• Completed a certified apprenticeship in mechanical engineering with a BTEC or HNC level 3 – 4 qualification in an associated engineering subject or equivalent demonstrable experience gained in an engineering workshop.
• Experience in precision manufacturing gained either in a production, prototyping or instrument making setting.
• Proficient in using a comprehensive range of precision engineering machinery and equipment both manual and CNC including lathes, milling machines, drilling machines, surface grinders, band saws, sheet metal fabrication, MIG/TIG welding, brazing, soldering.
• Familiar using 3D printers and laser cutter and engraver.
• Competent using CAD/CAM software to create 3D models, drawings and toolpaths for manufacture, ideally using Fusion 360.

WHAT WE OFFER

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme:Staff Support Service

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce.

These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.

Our department holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality.