Mechanical Support Technician / Mechanical Technician

Salary £23,350 - £24,568 / £29,778 - £31,679 per annum

Harwell, Oxfordshire - Based onsite

About Us

Diamond Light Source is one of the most advanced scientific facilities in the world, and its pioneering capabilities and talented staff are helping to keep the UK at the forefront of scientific research.

Diamond offers an exceptional benefits package to support staff in achieving a positive work/life balance. This includes 26 days annual leave plus 13 days of statutory and company holidays and 2 annual volunteering days, along with flexible working hours and an excellent 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.

About the Role

We now have an opportunity for a Mechanical Support Technician or Mechanical Technician within the Diamond Insertion Device (ID) group. Synchrotron IDs are permanent magnet assemblies which lie at the heart of the Diamond facility, generating the brilliant light that is used in experiments.

You will contribute to the mechanical assembly, testing, installation, maintenance and upgrading of IDs.

Further responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out inspection of manufactured items to drawings.
• Carrying out machining to drawings, design jigs and fixtures and manufacture where necessary.
• Assisting with the maintenance and upgrading of existing IDs.
• Carrying out general laboratory/workshop work as required.

Some flexibility over working hours will be required during periods of intense activity, and occasional local travel may be required.

About You

Candidates should demonstrate a combination of technical experience, as well as an engineering apprenticeship, ONC or equivalent level qualification within engineering (for consideration at the Technician level).

You should have an aptitude for practical mechanical work, with familiarity with measuring instruments, alignment methods and machining experience beneficial. The ability to understand and interpret mechanical drawings is required at Technician level.

You should also have precision mechanical assembly skills, or an interest in learning these skills.

At Technician level experience would also be beneficial in one of the following environments:

• cryogenics
• permanent magnets
• high pressures
• ultra-high vacuum

You will demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills, to interact with people at all levels.

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 2nd June 2024