Trainee Engineering Technician - Automotive Laboratories & Workshops (FM12129)

University of Bath
October 27, 2024
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Job title Trainee Engineering Technician - Automotive Laboratories & Workshops

Department Mechanical Engineering

Salary Starting from £24,044, rising to £25,433

Grade Grade 4

Contract Type Full Time, Open Ended

Placed on Thursday 10 October 2024

Closing date Sunday 27 October 2024

Interview date To be confirmed

Reference FM12129

Applicant Visa Guidance Skilled Worker visa: guidance for applicants (bath.ac.uk)

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We are looking to appoint a trainee engineering technician to provide support to our automotive laboratories and workshops team, covering both teaching and research activities across the faculty.

You will be responsible for providing support to staff and students as required for various research and project activities under the direct supervision of the technical supervisor and his team. Responsibilities of the role encompass engine strip, rebuild and installation, basic machining (turning, milling etc), fitting, welding, brazing and rig assembly.

As part of the automotive team, you will work with technical staff and other colleagues across the faculty to maintain and deliver a high-quality support service to the teaching and research efforts of the university's engineering departments.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be:

  • qualified to GCSE level including English and Maths
  • a problem-solver
  • able to work well in a team as well as with minimal supervision
  • understanding of and compliant with health and safety practices
  • Whilst this is a trainee position, previous experience working in an automotive environment is desirable.

    A broad general knowledge of automotive applications is desirable, although training will be provided where necessary.

    About us

    The University of Bath, is set amongst green fields overlooking the world- heritage city of Bath - with the city centre only 1 mile from campus. On-site you will find all the local amenities you could ask for including shops, restaurants, cafes & the world-class Sports Training Village. It is an innovative, successful & rewarding place to work & develop your career. Other benefits include a generous leave entitlement, pension schemes and a wide range of learning & development opportunities and various staff benefits.

    For an informal discussion about the position, please contact:

  • Julian Sulley, Director of Technical Services, 01225 385202 or [email protected]
  • Chris Carey, Technical Manager, 01225383650 or [email protected]
  • James Burge, Technical Supervisor, 01225 385554 or [email protected]
  • What we can offer you:

  • a very generous employer contributory pension scheme
  • generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
  • we are a family-friendly University and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangements
  • an excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
  • a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities
  • a number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for: Relocation allowance, Visa Reimbursement, Interest-Free Loan.
  • Find out more about our benefits.

    We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

    We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

    Find out from our staff what makes the University of Bath a great place to work. Follow us @UniofBath and @UniofBathJobs on Twitter for more information.

    Further details:
  • Job Description & Person Specification

  • Terms of Employment

  • We are constantly seeking to reduce the unconscious bias that enters any assessment process, with the goal of creating an inclusive and equal assessment process. To support this, personal details such as your name, may be removed from application forms at the initial shortlisting stage.

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