Department of Chemistry, Physical and Theoretical Chemsitry Laboratory, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QZ
CANDIDATES WHO PREVIOUSLY APPLIED FOR VACANCY 174825 NEED NOT APPLY
The University of Oxford has one of the largest and most successful chemistry departments in the world and the Department of Chemistry is looking to recruit a Mechanical Engineering Workshop Technician/Machinist.
About the Role
You will be part of a team responsible for providing mechanical engineering support pertaining to the construction and maintenance of experimental equipment used within the teaching and research laboratories and support services in the Department of Chemistry. You will design, build, modify, maintain and repair items of scientific research equipment and instrumentation as required by academic researchers.
About you
You will have extensive experience of working with manual and CNC machine tools (lathes, mills etc.) to manufacture bespoke one off and small batch items to fine tolerances to be used within the department and other associated institutions. You will have a formal qualification such as a City and Guilds award, BETC, HNC or equivalent and a recognized apprenticeship in an appropriate subject and be able to work from engineering drawings You will need good time management skills and have good IT skills (including email and Microsoft Office)
What We Offer
As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees' wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:
• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
The post will be based in the Physical and Theoretical Chemistry Laboratory, South Parks Road, Oxford.
This post is full-time, permanent and available immediately.
Application Process
You will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application. In your supporting statement please address each point of the selection criteria found in the job description and demonstrate with an example how you meet the criteria.
For an informal chat about this role please contact Johan Pretorius at [email protected]
The closing date for applications is 12.00 midday Wednesday 9 October 2024. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.
The University of Oxford is a Bronze Athena SWAN holder and the Department of Chemistry is a Silver award holder. Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and ethnic minority candidates, who are under-represented in Chemistry research posts in Oxford.
Contact Person : Recruitment Administrator Vacancy ID : 175240 Contact Phone : Closing Date & Time : 09-Oct-2024 12:00 Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 5 Contact Email : [email protected] Salary (£) : £30259 - £35466 - discretionary range to £38,599 per annum subject to experience)