Trainee Engineering Technician - Automotive Laboratories & Workshops

About us

The University of Bath, is set amongst green fields overlooking the world-heritage city of Bath - with the city centre only 1 mile from campus. On-site you will find all the local amenities you could ask for including shops, restaurants, cafes & the world-class Sports Training Village. It is an innovative, successful & rewarding place to work & develop your career. Other benefits include a generous leave entitlement, pension schemes and a wide range of learning & development opportunities and various staff benefits.

We are looking to appoint a trainee engineering technician to provide support to our automotive laboratories and workshops team, covering both teaching and research activities across the faculty.

You will be responsible for providing support to staff and students as required for various research and project activities under the direct supervision of the technical supervisor and his team. Responsibilities of the role encompass engine strip, rebuild and installation, basic machining (turning, milling etc), fitting, welding, brazing and rig assembly.

As part of the automotive team, you will work with technical staff and other colleagues across the faculty to maintain and deliver a high-quality support service to the teaching and research efforts of the university’s engineering departments.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be:

• Qualified to GCSE level including English and Maths
• A problem-solver
• Able to work well in a team as well as with minimal supervision
• Understanding of and compliant with health and safety practices

Whilst this is a trainee position, previous experience working in an automotive environment is desirable.  

A broad general knowledge of automotive applications is desirable, although training will be provided where necessary.

What we can offer you:

• A very generous employer contributory pension scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• We are a family-friendly University and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangements
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities
• A number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for: Relocation allowance, Visa Reimbursement, Interest-Free Loan.

Salary: Starting from £24,044, rising to £25,433

Contract Type: Full Time, Open Ended