Senior Mechatronics Teaching Technician

7 days ago

Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom UWE, Bristol Full time

About us:

The School of Engineering at Bristol UWE is looking to appoint a Senior Mechatronics Teaching Technician to support colleagues within the Mechatronics lab, utilising their broad-based industrial experience. Questions and problems are varied and often challenging, and the technician will be on hand to help students reach a successful conclusion. This is an exciting opportunity to join this enthusiastic team delivering high quality engineering education at UWE. The role will be based in the new School of Engineering building which is located on Frenchay Campus.

About you:

The successful candidate will need prior experience of delivering instruction and training to novice users of workshop/test equipment and have experience of proactively taking responsibility for critical safety areas.

Ideally you will be experienced in various aspects of digital design, and prototyping with proficiency in software development languages. You would also need to be well-equipped to develop and implement software solutions for mechatronic systems.

Where is this role based?

This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus where we have invested in the latest facilities and resources to give both our staff and students access to everything they need to succeed.

Why UWE Bristol?

We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. Based in Bristol, one of the UK's most exciting and forward-thinking cities, we are regionally embedded and globally connected, with an established network of employer and academic partners.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.

Add your individuality to ours

UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community.

We are proud to be part of a vibrant, multicultural city that celebrates diversity, we're always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us. Our people are our strength, and diversity enhances our creativity and leads to better decision-making and problem-solving. Bring your talent and ambition to our growing community and find yourself in a stimulating and supportive environment where you'll thrive.

We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian or racially minoritised candidates as we are currently under-represented in these areas within UWE Bristol, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.

As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.

Further information

If you would like an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Steve Regester, Electronics & Mechatronics Team Leader. email: or phone:

This is a full time, permanent post, working 37 hours per week. This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part time.

UWE Bristol is a campus-based University and it is important for our success and the delivery of an outstanding experience for our students that our campuses are dynamic and vibrant places to learn and spend time. This role is therefore campus based for all of your time.

The University's normal practice is that new appointments will be made at the starting point of the grade.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. As we are unable to sponsor anyone requiring a visa for this role candidates must therefore be able to provide their own right to work in the UK.

Should you be shortlisted you will be asked to provide your right to work documents at your interview. Please refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist which provides details of which documents are acceptable.

Please note that UWE does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.

Advice to applicants

We'd love to hear from you - if you are excited about joining us at UWE please complete our application form as soon as possible.

Tell us about how your skills and experience relate to the requirements of this role by describing how you meet each of the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the Job Description, referencing the numbered points of the Role Context. Please include specific examples wherever possible.

Once we have completed shortlisting we will let you know the outcome of your application by email, so please check your inbox for updates.

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