Job Description

Join Our Team as a Senior Technician in Wood Fabrication

We're looking for an experienced Senior Technician to play a key role in our Wood, Digital, and Metals Fabrication facility. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute your technical expertise and support innovative projects in a dynamic environment.

About the role

As a key member of our team, you'll help drive the development of wood manufacturing and production within our high-profile Wood, Digital, and Metal Fabrication Facility in the Babbage Building.



In this role, you will:


Operate and maintain our state-of-the-art wood fabrication area Collaborate closely with faculty, external partners, and university colleagues Support innovation and explore emerging technologies, including generative AI applications

Your attention to detail, expertise in Health & Safety within a HE environment, and commitment to excellence will ensure an outstanding student experience and help shape a forward-thinking department.



Due to the nature of the role, unfortunately we are unable to accommodate working from home.



For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Richard Wood: by email at richard.wood@plymouth.ac.uk

What we're looking for

We are actively seeking candidates from diverse technical backgrounds.

Essential:

Qualifications

: HND, a Degree, NVQ4, or similar

Experience

: +

Woodwork & Machining:

Planer thicknesser,Dimension saw, Router table, Widebelt sander, Wood lathe
+

Hand Tools & Processes:

Surfacing, Cutting, Joining, Shaping wood and wood composite materials
+ Health and Safety and Risk Assessment

Skills:

+ Ability to work independently and collaboratively
+ Strong communication and mentoring skills
+ Commitment to creating a supportive team environment

Desirable

:


CAD design (various packages). 3D printing (multiple formats). CNC operation on 2D/3D machines (small, medium, large) for wood, metal, and plastic.

For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.

About us

The School of Art Design and Architecture holds a Bronze Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education.



For more information on School of Art Design and Architecture please visit our dedicated webpage at https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools

Application Process

Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.



Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.

Anticipated Interview Date:

Monday 8 December 2025

Our Offer

When joining us, you will receive:

Generous annual leave

: 25 Days Annual Leave

plus

Bank Holidays & Closure Days Generous pension scheme Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Development opportunities Enhanced family leave Flexible working Retailer discounts On-site nursery

A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.

Additional Information

The University of Plymouth is an inclusive community where everyone is welcomed regardless of their background. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter, please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages.