Mechanical Engineering Technician

Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge as part of one of the Leading Mechanical Engineering Schools in the country?

Do you want to make a difference to world class teaching and research activities?

The School of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Leeds is globally renowned for its teaching and research, ranked 1st in the Guardian university league tables 2018. Our laboratory technicians play a vital role in supporting academics, researchers and students, and have the opportunity to be involved in ground-breaking projects.We are looking for a professional and proactive individual to join our team and support teaching, research and general activities within our Thermofluids laboratories.You will work closely with technicians, students and academic staff to support our undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in the areas of heat and fluid flow, and our leading research in fluids and combustion. You will hold a BTEC level 4 or HNC or apprenticeship in a Mechanical/ Electrical engineering discipline, or have equivalent practical work experience. You will also need good knowledge and experience of manufacturing components and assembly into working experimental equipment, and knowledge of instrumentation to measure a wide range of mechanical and physical properties.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Mr Peter Thompson, Technical Officer

Tel: +44 (0) 113 343 2471 or email: P.R.Thompson@leeds.ac.uk 

Please note that the University is closed for the Christmas break from Friday 21st December 2018 and reopens on Wednesday 2nd January 2019. We are unable to respond to any queries relating to your application during this time.Further information