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Senior Technician – Centre for Power
Transmission & Motion Control(PTMC)
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Technical Grade 6
Fluid Power & Associated Laboratories in 8 East
Job purpose
To provide technical support, advice and guidance in the field of power
transmission and motion control to the academic, research and technical staff in
the various laboratories and facilities in Mechanical Engineering Department
Source and nature of management provided
The post holder will be line managed by the Departmental Technical Supervisor
but will work closely with both academic and research staff across the various
Faculty and Departmental research groups.
Staff management responsibility
The post holder will be responsible for setting their own workload and priorities in
conjunction with academic and research staff. In addition, he/she will be
responsible for the supervision of any technicians working in laboratories.
Career and Professional Development Activities
Special conditions
Although based in the main departmental laboratories, the job may involve working
at times in any of the Department’s specialist laboratories. Lifting and handling of
heavy and/or large objects is a necessity although training will be given and
lifting/handling aids are provided where appropriate. Contact with chemicals,
solvents, adhesives, oils, fuels etc. is part of the job and again PPE is provided
along with COSHH assessment sheets for the materials.
To be flexible and to assist with technical duties in other Faculty of Engineering &
Design departments, if requested by the Director of Technical Services, in liaison
with the Heads of Departments, Technical Managers and Technical Supervisors,
due to variations in workload, staff shortages or re-organisation.
From time to time you may be asked to assist in the facilitation of CPD
activities. This will form part of your substantive role and you will not receive
additional payment for these activities.
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Main duties and responsibilities
Using a high degree of technical expertise, provide technical support for research
and teaching across the Faculty, advising and assisting academic, research and
technical staff and students at all levels including:
1
To work as part of a team of technicians supporting the above Groups and
Centres in both teaching and research.
2
To be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the wide variety of
equipment within the Department’s inventory including multi axis simulation
table, hydraulic equipment, vibration equipment, etc.
To support the research and teaching activities in the laboratories.
3
4
To be responsible for the supervision of technicians working in the
laboratories.
5
To be responsible for the maintenance and inventory of the laboratory
equipment
6
To manufacture specialist parts and components to support laboratory testing
as required.
7
To instruct and teach students in the safe operation of a variety of engineering
machine tools such as lathes and milling machines, etc.
To be responsible for the checking, cleaning and maintenance of laboratory
equipment as required.
8
9
To maintain safe working areas and a high level of housekeeping within the
Department’s laboratories and test facilities.
10
To be responsible for the maintenance of a clean and safe working
environment and to be the designated custodian for assigned laboratory
space.
11
To liaise directly with staff, researchers, technicians and students regarding all
aspects of testing in the laboratories.
12
To comply with both statutory and university health, safety and environmental
protocols.
You will from time to time be required to undertake other duties of a similar nature
as reasonably required by your line manager.
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Appendix B
Person Specification
Criteria
Essential
Desirable
Assessed by
A/F
I/T
X
X
X
Hydraulic systems
X
X
X
Knowledge & understanding of test
facilities and equipment
X
Qualifications
Served a recognised engineering or
technician apprenticeship
Experience/Knowledge
Engineering background
X
X
X
Maintenance of equipment
X
X
Use of Machine Tools
X
X
Skills
Supervisory experience
X
Use of hand tools in an engineering
environment
X
Broad range of mechanical, rig building
and assembly skills
Use of a wide range of machine tools
X
X
Basic sheet metal and fabrication skills
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X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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Appendix B
Attributes
Ability to work in a team
X
X
IT literate
X
X
Good interpersonal skills
X
X
Good communicator
X
X
Code: A/F – Application form, I/T – Interview/Test, R – References
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