Job Description

As standard this role requires a fully onsite working arrangement.

About Us

Diamond Light Source is one of the world's most advanced scientific facilities. We're home to the UK's synchrotron light source - a giant microscope producing beams of light 10 billion times brighter than the sun. Probing the structure and composition of matter, our work drives innovation in everything from vaccines to nanotech.

About the Role

We now have an opportunity for a Survey Technician to carry out initial and ongoing survey and alignment tasks plus component measurement for the Diamond accelerators and beamlines. The role will involve the use of CMM's; Laser Trackers; Laser Scanners and Total Stations to achieve sub millimeter accuracy.





Responsibilities will include:


Carrying out metrology and inspection tasks on engineering components using a range of measurement instruments. Setting out geometric reference datum points for accelerator and beam line installation. Carrying out dimensional surveys of the diamond survey network to enable best fit adjustments to be computed. Carrying out pre-alignment tasks on accelerator and beam line components using 3-dimensional measuring systems. Survey and adjusting the position of accelerator and beam line components during installation to ensure alignment tolerances are achieved.

About You

You will hold a HNC/HND level technical qualification or equivalent or a Mechanical engineering apprenticeship, along with the following:


Practical experience precision component inspection. A working knowledge of engineering drawings. Competent in the use of computers and Word, Excel.




Experience in the following area's is desirable:


Familiarity with Work Planning and Safe Systems of work. Machining and manufacturing techniques. Working within QC/QA systems. 3D CAD software.

Benefits

Diamond offers an exceptional benefits package to support staff in achieving a positive work/life balance. This includes 26 days annual leave plus Christmas closure, public holidays, 2 annual volunteering days and flexible working hours. We also offer an excellent defined benefit pension scheme. Staff also have access to a range of amenities on site including a nursery, cafes, a restaurant and sports and leisure facilities. A relocation allowance may also be available where applicable.

To Apply

Please use the online application process to apply and tell us why you believe you are suitable for this role.

The closing date for applications is 14th December.

Other information
Further company benefits Life at Diamond Nuvos Pension Scheme




Diamond attracts talented individuals from around the world and currently employ 56 different nationalities. Reflecting trends in our sector we employ more men than women. Therefore, we particularly welcome applications from suitably qualified women.



If you are disabled and would like to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, please let us know via the online application process.



Diamond are members of Working Families (the UK's work-life balance organisation) and we have also achieved the Disability Confident Level Two award.