**Mechanical Technician (Insertion Devices)**

**Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Oxfordshire**

**Salary £26,399 to £31,058, dependent upon skills and experience**

**Full time / Flexible hours considered.**

**Reference: 10871**

**About Us**

Diamond is one of the most advanced scientific facilities in the world, and its pioneering capabilities and talented staff are helping to keep the UK at the forefront of scientific research.

**About the Role**

We now have an opportunity for a Mechanical Technician within the Diamond Insertion Device group. Synchrotron insertion devices are permanent magnet assemblies which lie at the heart of the Diamond facility, generating the brilliant light that is used inthe experiments.

The Mechanical Technician will contribute to the mechanical assembly, testing, installation, maintenance and upgrading of insertion devices.

Further responsibilities will include:

- Carrying out inspection of manufactured items to drawings.
- Carrying out machining to drawings, design jigs and fixtures and manufacture where necessary.
- Assisting with the maintenance and upgrading of existing insertion devices.
- Carrying out general laboratory/workshop work as required.

Some flexibility over working hours will be required during periods of intense activity, and occasional local travel may be required.

**About You**

You should have experience in a mechanical workshop environment and be familiar with measuring instruments, alignment methods and ideally have some machining experience. You will demonstrate the ability to understand and interpret mechanical drawings.

You should also have precision mechanical assembly skills, or an interest in learning these skills.

Experience would be beneficial in one of the following environments:

- Cryogenics, permanent magnets, high pressures, ultra-high vacuum would be beneficial but is not essential as training will be provided.
- Familiarity in quality assurance procedures and work planning and safe systems of work

You will demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills, to interact with people at all levels.

**Benefits**

Diamond offers an exceptional benefits package to support staff in achieving a positive work/life balance. This includes 25 days annual leave plus 13 days of statutory and company holidays, along with flexible working hours and an excellent pension scheme.Staff also have access to a range of amenities on site including a nursery, cafes, a restaurant and sports and leisure facilities.

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