Mechanical Engineering Laboratories Technician

London, England, United Kingdom

12/5/2024

Turning Passion into Purpose.

London South Bank University are excited to be recruiting for the post of Mechanical Engineering Laboratories Technician, to work within our Technical Support Services team (TSS).

This role will be offered initially on a 6-month fixed-term basis, with potential to become a permanent position.

The purpose of this post is to provide dedicated technical support in the Structures and Strength of Materials, Mechanics of Machines, and Fluids and Thermo-dynamics laboratories within the School of Engineering and Design .

You will be an integrated member of the team who actively assist with, and contribute to the delivery of practical sessions across these areas, including overseeing lab-based experiments, demonstrating investigative technologies, and providing guidance with individual projects, and other experimental activities.

You will have the opportunity to work alongside academics and technical colleagues in the design, development, and delivery of a wide range of research and enterprise projects.

As an integrated member of the technical team, the post holder will work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the smooth running of the Mechanical Engineering laboratories, including appropriate risk management, operational maintenance, compliance with Health and Safety regulations and contributing to high standards of operational practice.

About You:

We are looking to hear from candidates who have the following skills/experience:

• Well-grounded understanding of Mechanical Engineering principles.
• Confidence in passing on this knowledge to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Practically minded problem solver.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills, able to demonstrate initiative in the planning, management, and execution of projects.
• Experience of providing technical support for activities in an HE teaching environment, or professional training environment.
  
  

The ideal candidate will be degree educated in in a relevant Mechanical Engineering discipline, plus significant experience of working in a relevant technical / scientific laboratory environment.

A full list of key responsibilities and the required skills and experience for this role can be found on the attached Candidate Pack.

Benefits of Working With Us:

As a leading Higher Education Institution LSBU offers staff a highly competitive benefits package including holiday entitlement starting at 26.5 days per annum pro rata, professional development opportunities and flexible working.

Full details on the range of benefits we offer can be found here .

How to Apply:

The person specification for this role alongside applicant guidance on what to submit within your application can be found within the candidate pack attached. Applications must be submitted via the "Apply Online" button below.

For an informal conversation ahead of applying, please contact the hiring manager for this position:

• Colin Parry
• parry@lsbu.ac.uk
• Technical Services Manager - Engineering
  
  

Key Dates:

• The closing date for applications is 23:59 Sunday 12 th January 2025
• Interview/assessment - week commencing 27 th January 2025
  
  

Exact dates for interviews will be confirmed closer to the time. Please kindly note that interviews may be slightly later than the date advertised.

We are happy to talk flexible working and reasonable adjustments and aim to make our recruitment and selection process accessible to all, please contact us to discuss any support you need. The diversity of LSBU’s staff and students is a source of our strength and the richness of ideas and perspectives that this diversity brings makes LSBU a unique place to work.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the UKVI Skilled Worker route.

If you have any questions related to your application, please email the recruitment team staffrecruitment@lsbu.ac.uk

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.