Mechanical Instrumentation Workshop Manager

1 week ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Imperial College London Full time

The Department of Physics at Imperial College London is seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Instrumentation Workshop Manager to lead the Mechanical Instrumentation Workshop. The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the facility's management and provisioning, including budgeting, Workplace Health & Safety, scheduling, quality checking, and subcontracting.

The postholder will liaise directly with research staff and students, contributing expert knowledge, innovation, and creativity to research activities. They will supervise the workshop's core team of technicians and hold responsibility for their recruitment, performance, and development.

The role will involve running the Mechanical Instrumentation Workshop, providing facilities to researchers and technicians. The successful candidate will review and prioritise workshop requests, managing requirements, scheduling, and charging work where necessary. They will provide troubleshooting and quality checking to ensure timely and economical delivery of research needs.

The ideal candidate will have experience in mechanical engineering, with attributes including:

  • Educated via apprenticeship and/or BTEC/HNC qualification in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • Substantial experience working in a mechanical workshop or equivalent, with knowledge of design and production, CADCAM, CNC production methods, and operation of general workshop manual machine tools.
  • Thorough knowledge of Workplace Health & Safety regulations and good practice.
  • Experience with procurement of goods and services within a research or engineering environment.
  • Experience working in a Higher Education, University, Industrial R&D, or similar environment.
  • Experience of line managing staff and their development.
  • Ability to assess and change priorities as requirements and deadlines evolve, organising your own work with minimal supervision.
  • A creative, analytical, and technical approach to problem solving.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for effective interaction in key working relationships.
  • Computer skills, including word-processing, spreadsheets, and the Internet.
  • Discipline and regard for confidentiality and security at all times.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to join an award-winning technical team and be part of Imperial College London's mission to continue science for humanity. They will also have access to modern and high-quality equipment, learning and development opportunities, and a sector-leading salary and remuneration package.

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