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A skilled technician is required for Loughborough University’s prestigious School of Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical and Materials Engineering. The work will be predominantly in the departments of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering in the Engines and Powertrains Facility.
The successful candidate will join a team of technicians providing support in a range of workshops, supporting teaching and research activities. You will use a range of equipment, and you will be required to use your skills and experience to run, modify and maintain equipment within the facilities.
You will have experience in a mechanical workshop or engine test facility, will have suitable qualifications for this discipline. You will join an experienced and supportive team, working with high profile academics, students and research staff.
For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
We are proud to be a Real Living Wage Employer—so much so that we go beyond the standard, providing additional supplementary payments at specific pay points to further support our employees' financial wellbeing. Further information about the Loughborough Real Living Wage Supplement can be found on our HR webpage.
The closing date for applications will be Friday 16th May 2025. Interviews will be held shortly afterwards at our Loughborough Campus.
Informal enquiries or visits to the facilities are welcome. Please contact Steve Horner S.J.Horner@lboro.ac.uk or 07752 445811