Technician: CNC Milling and Materials Lab

Falmouth University

  • Penryn, Cornwall
  • £28,031-32,080 per year
  • Contract
  • Part-time
  • 5 days ago
About The RoleAn opportunity has arisen for a Technician to be part of our Falmouth campus technical team, on a fixed term basis until January 2026.You will be supporting the operation of milling and finishing workshops, over two days per week. The role will involve supervising inducted students in milling, assisting with setup and troubleshooting software issues.You will be undertaking regular maintenance and will be responsible for ensuring the workshop is a maintained as a safe and tidy environment at all times.About YouYou will be mechanically and practically minded as well as having a high degree of competence and substantial demonstrable recent experience in both areas.We are looking to hear from candidates who have the following skills/experience:
  • Qualification (e.g. NVQ4) or equivalent experience.
  • An up to date knowledge of CNC milling and finishing and a commitment to continual specialist development.
  • Ability to service and maintain technical facilities, equipment and processes.
For further details on the skills/experience required for this role, please see the full job description above.This is a fixed term, part time, 14 hours a week position.The hours are to be worked over 2, 7 hour days. The exact days are to be confirmed.If you are looking to have an informal discussion about the vacancy ahead of applying, please email recruitment@falmouth.ac.uk.The closing date for the position is Monday 8 September 2025.About UsFor more than 120 years, Falmouth University has been a hub of creative and technological education and change. We are Cornwall’s University, a strong local and anchor institution within its defining rural and coastal community.Our mission is to deliver exceptional higher education and research, harnessing the fusion of creativity and technology as foundations of the future economy. We use our knowledge and expertise in these disciplines to generate positive and sustainable opportunities for all.In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer excellent benefits, including:- Employer Pension Contribution up to 12%.- 28 days + 8 days bank holiday.- Annual salary increments (Until top of grade reached)- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay/Adoption Pay- Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme (Tusker)- Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme- Salary Sacrifice Home & Tech Scheme- Life AssuranceFull details on our employee benefits can be found on our careers page . Alongside these benefits we offer a first class working environment across our campuses with all the facilities you would expect from a leading University.A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by Falmouth Staffing Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Falmouth University. Employees of Falmouth Staffing Ltd work alongside Falmouth University colleagues in the delivery of Falmouth’s strategic vision and will adopt Falmouth University’s HR policies and procedures in full.Falmouth University welcomes and encourages job applications from people of all identities and backgrounds, particularly those under-represented and/or marginalised, as it is important we have a diverse range of candidates to consider.

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