Multi-Layer Insulation

4 weeks ago


Didcot Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) Full time €26,784

Multi-Layer Insulation (MLI) Technician

Hours: Full time (We understand the importance of work-life balance, and are happy to discuss flexible working with applicants).
Contract Type: 2 Fixed Term, 12 & 6 months
Location: Science and Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell, Oxfordshire

Together, our scientist, technologists, engineers and business support team explore the unknown and turn what they find into work that changes the world around us. We have two full-time, fixed term contract vacancies ( 1 x 12 month and 1 x 6 month) for the role of MLI Technicians within RAL Space to produce and fit thermal insulation blankets that are used to protect satellites and their equipment in space.

Our Multi-Layer Insulation (MLI) blankets are hand-made from sheets of reflective material, with netting to separate the layers, and specialist tapes to seal the finished product. Helping to fit blankets to spacecraft and instruments. Preparing completed blankets for shipping.

A comprehensive training program will be provided on the methods and procedures used to manufacture MLI blankets.

Integration will sometimes take place on the customers premises, usually in the UK but there may be occasions where foreign travel may be needed for a short period. It would be advantageous to have a full UK driving license although this is not essential.

GCSE (or equivalent) in English/ Maths
The reward package includes a flexible working scheme, defined benefit pension scheme, 30 days annual leave allowance plus 10.5 bank holiday/privilege days and other benefits.

We are invested in creating an environment that is welcoming and supportive of all, to help us achieve the highest possible standards in our work and organisation together. Together, our scientists, technologists, engineers and business support team explore the unknown across every field you could think of.

What could you achieve with the world-leading facilities and experts of one of Europe's largest research organisations by your side? About The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

As one of Europe’s largest research organisations, we ask the biggest questions in the universe to find answers that change the world around us. And we’re committed to helping build a globally competitive, knowledge-based UK economy. And, in a positive and supportive culture, you’ll discover just what a difference you can make when you’re equipped and inspired to excel.

And, alongside Mars landings and black holes, we also explore diverse, international projects in everything from science and engineering to computing and technology. Together, we build an independent organisation with a strong voice and vision ensuring the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation.

Supporting some of the world’s most exciting and challenging research projects, we develop and operate some of the most remarkable scientific facilities in the world. We are pushing the frontiers of human knowledge through fundamental research and delivering benefits for UK society and the economy through world-class research, skills and business-led innovation.

Choosing to come to work at UKRI means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. We also value diversity of thought and experience within inclusive groups, organisations and the wider community. Disability Confident Employer
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Online applications only preferred for this role. Assessment will only be based upon the content of your submitted covering letter and CV and not the ‘experience’ section of the application.

UKRI seeks to ensure it creates and maintains a system of openness, fairness and inclusion - a collaborative, trusted environment, which is attractive to and accessible to everyone who is interested in developing their career with us.



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