Job Description

Job number

ENG03640

Faculties

Faculty of Engineering

Departments

Dyson School of Design Engineering

Salary or Salary range

41,005 - 41,853 per annum

Location/campus

South Kensington Campus - On site only

Contract type work pattern

Annualised Hours - Full time Open ended

Posting End Date

12 Sep 2025

Technician, level 3a.

About the role

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The Dyson School of Design Engineering is looking to appoint a Technician (level 3a) to provide essential support to the state-of-the-art ACE Prototyping and Manufacturing Workshop for both teaching and research activities, as well as to the Research Shared Spaces in the Dyson Building. The facilities offer technical support for innovative entrepreneurial prototyping activities within teaching, research, and other areas associated with Design Engineering. Students and staff will develop workshop skills, applying them to their degree programmes and individual projects.



The post holder will be a member of the technical team and will report to the Technical Services and Safety Officer. The Technician will be expected to divide their time between the ACE Prototyping and Manufacturing Workshop and the Research Shared Spaces in the Dyson Building.

What you would be doing

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You will provide engineering consultancy, design, and production services to users across the department. This includes the instruction and hands-on teaching of prototyping and manufacturing techniques, including manual machine operation, to workshop users of all experience levels.



To meet research and teaching project deadlines and objectives, you will provide technical support and organise work output. You will be required to deliver inductions and supervision to users, ensuring adherence to workshop protocols.



To ensure safe working practices, you will be expected to maintain a safe working environment and oversee all workshop and laboratory users

What we are looking for

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Knowledge of both digital and analogue electronics, including familiarity with modern components, devices, and programming techniques relevant to teaching environments, and experience in Engineering or Design, or education to a minimum of BTEC/HNC level (or equivalent) are essential in this role. You must be flexible and responsive to the evolving needs of the School.



The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:


experience in a multi-discipline workshop, preferably within a teaching environment, experience in the maintenance and repair of workshop equipment, proficiency in the use of traditional engineering machines and hand tools, good understanding of workplace health and safety regulations and procedures, and detailed knowledge of mechanical workshop practices and instrumentation.

What we can offer you

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The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity. Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days' annual leave and generous pension schemes). Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme. Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel. Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

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This is a full-time and open-ended role.



To apply, please ensure that the online application is filled out in full.



Please refer to the job description for further details regarding the person specification, the desirable and essential requirements, and the key responsibilities.



Should you require any further details on the role, please contact: Ingrid Logan, Technical Services and Safety Manager, on i.logan@imperial.ac.uk.

Interviews:

24th September - 3rd October 2025

Planned start date

: 3rd November 2025

Available documents

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Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.

Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.



If you encounter any technical issues while applying online, please don't hesitate to email us at support.jobs@imperial.ac.uk. We're here to help.

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