Workshop Technician

When you work for the University of Lancashire, you’ll be part of a thriving community of talent that’s united in a common commitment to transform lives. We do this by delivering an outstanding educational experience and creating prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you’ll be playing a vital part in helping us achieve our vision.

About the role:

The post holder will play a crucial role working as a part of our highly skilled Technical Services team in supporting the Design & Fabrication workshops in Wharf Building on the Preston campus. The post holder will specifically be involved in support for the Design workshop, which features a full range of woodworking machines, model making equipment, laser cutters, waterjet cutters and vacuum formers.

The successful candidate will be primarily focussed on supporting undergraduate practical project work, but may also be involved in providing support for research, income generation activities and industry partnership projects. 

The hours for this role are 7.25 per week, with the preferred working day being a Monday. 

About you:

The successful candidate will possess a range of relevant skills and knowledge to assist students with a variety of practical project work. They will have the ability to work with independence and initiative and be competent using a wide range of equipment and facilities. 

Qualifications in a relevant subject area (ONC, HNC, BSc) or equivalent experiential learning in a related discipline are required for this role. 

What we can offer you:

Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.

Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.