Mechanical Engineering Technician - Microwave Process Engineering Group (FTC)
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Location
Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
6/30/2025
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Description
Area
Engineering
Location
University Park
Salary
£29,329 to £35,943 per annum pro-rata depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.
Closing Date
Friday 25 July 2025
Reference
ENG155925
Based in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Nottingham, this team-based technician role will focus on providing mechanical engineering support to high profile, industrially funded projects in the field of Microwave Process Engineering. Whilst microwaves are invariably used for heating food in the home environment, our team utilise microwaves on a very large industrial scale to investigate de-carbonising the processing of materials ranging from ceramics and metal ores to coffee and biscuits.
About the role:
This mechanical based technician role is therefore required to support our team in the assembly and installation, as well as maintenance, design, modification and optimisation of some of the largest bespoke microwave processing systems in the world. Since this is a mechanical role, no prior experience of working with microwave technology is required.
Examples of weekly tasks could include the manufacture of one-off components for the microwave systems and/or assembly and installation of relevant equipment. Desirable experience therefore includes sheet metal fabrication techniques and the use of machine and hand tools. The role holder should also have the ability to provide prompt and effective solutions to engineering problems and contribute to the continual progression of diverse research projects using a broad range of engineering and laboratory skills and disciplines.
About you:
We welcome applications from candidates that either have substantial work experience in a relevant technical role or that have completed a recognised mechanical engineering apprenticeship.
What we offer:
Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.
This is a full time, fixed term role, with an end date of 31/12/2026. Your working hours will be 36.25 hours per week.
Please contact Matt Nicholls (Technical Specialist in Microwave Process Engineering) using [email protected] if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
If you are interested in part-time work we encourage you to apply. Please specify your preferred hours in your application. We may also consider job share arrangements.
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We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) employer . Increasing the diversity of our community is extremely important to us and we are committed to the aims of Disability Confident Scheme.
We are the first university to have achieved Athena Swan Gold Award .
To help you succeed, we published Candidate Guidance to provide support on the application and interview process.
Discover our benefits, visit Your Benefits website.
We welcome applications from UK, Europe and worldwide and aim to make your move to the UK as smooth as possible. Visit the Moving to Nottingham page for details.
Your application will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in the UK as set out by UK Visas & Immigration .
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Engineering
Location
University Park
Salary
£29,329 to £35,943 per annum pro-rata depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.
Closing Date
Friday 25 July 2025
Reference
ENG155925
Based in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Nottingham, this team-based technician role will focus on providing mechanical engineering support to high profile, industrially funded projects in the field of Microwave Process Engineering. Whilst microwaves are invariably used for heating food in the home environment, our team utilise microwaves on a very large industrial scale to investigate de-carbonising the processing of materials ranging from ceramics and metal ores to coffee and biscuits.
About the role:
This mechanical based technician role is therefore required to support our team in the assembly and installation, as well as maintenance, design, modification and optimisation of some of the largest bespoke microwave processing systems in the world. Since this is a mechanical role, no prior experience of working with microwave technology is required.
Examples of weekly tasks could include the manufacture of one-off components for the microwave systems and/or assembly and installation of relevant equipment. Desirable experience therefore includes sheet metal fabrication techniques and the use of machine and hand tools. The role holder should also have the ability to provide prompt and effective solutions to engineering problems and contribute to the continual progression of diverse research projects using a broad range of engineering and laboratory skills and disciplines.
About you:
We welcome applications from candidates that either have substantial work experience in a relevant technical role or that have completed a recognised mechanical engineering apprenticeship.
What we offer:
- A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment.
- Staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities.
- A generous holiday entitlement of 27 days plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
- Visit Your Benefits website to learn what we can offer you.
Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.
This is a full time, fixed term role, with an end date of 31/12/2026. Your working hours will be 36.25 hours per week.
Please contact Matt Nicholls (Technical Specialist in Microwave Process Engineering) using [email protected] if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
If you are interested in part-time work we encourage you to apply. Please specify your preferred hours in your application. We may also consider job share arrangements.
Email details to a friend
Apply Online
Further details:
- Job Description/Role Profile
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) employer . Increasing the diversity of our community is extremely important to us and we are committed to the aims of Disability Confident Scheme.
We are the first university to have achieved Athena Swan Gold Award .
To help you succeed, we published Candidate Guidance to provide support on the application and interview process.
Discover our benefits, visit Your Benefits website.
We welcome applications from UK, Europe and worldwide and aim to make your move to the UK as smooth as possible. Visit the Moving to Nottingham page for details.
Your application will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in the UK as set out by UK Visas & Immigration .
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