Mechanical Engineer

Not Specified | Permanent, full-time
| £30,711 - £32,642 per annum

Ref: TF1 (3 days ago)

TF1 - Mechanical Engineer

Location: Uxbridge

Salary: £30,711 - £32,642

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer on behalf of one of our clients.

As a Mechanical Engineer you will be responsible for performing general maintenance and undertake simple repairs for the equipment within the Mechanical Engineering Section. To providing assistance to lecturers in preparing equipment and resources for teaching and learning, being responsible for maintaining tool and equipment to an efficient level and carry out risk assessments and recommend improvements to ensure all aspects of health and safety are complied with.

Our client strongly encourages applications from ex-Military personal however all applications will be considered.

Duties and Responsibilities:

To regularly service and maintain tools and equipment within the Mechanical Engineering area (Materials and Mechanical Science Lab, Thermofluid Lab, Project Lab) and keep an up to date maintenance record.
To carry out risk assessment in conjunction with the Course Team Leader, Section Manager and Head of School and recommend improvements.
To report any major maintenance tasks to the Section Manager/Head of School to ensure the least impact to teaching and learning.
To raise purchase order request forms in order to maintain stock levels of materials and tools at a level which enables effective teaching and learning
To maintain cleanliness of teaching environments within the area of responsibility.
To liaise with Head of School to ensure that all areas comply with health and safety and environmental requirements.
To supervise, with / without the Lecturer, students working within the laboratories with respect to health and safety and good working practice issues.
To assist course teams in preparing materials and resources for teaching and learning.
To assist the lecturer in setting up equipment for teaching and learning within the post holder’s area of responsibility.
To demonstrate equipment to students if requested by Lecturers
To supervise students during practical support/ project lessons / directed study including during evenings
To work with other technicians to ensure continuity of provision across the School of Engineering.
To take an active part in the appraisal and mentoring processes.
To comply with all relevant Health and Safety regulations and assist the College in the implementation of its own Health and safety policy.
To comply with and actively promote within the section the College’s Equal Opportunities Policy and Safeguarding Policy.
To participate in and contribute to the College’s in-service and training activities.
To participate in enrolment duties.
To carry out all other duties as may be reasonably required and commensurate with the general scope and level of the post.

Skills and Qualifications:

A degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience with mechanical test equipment (e.g., material testing, fluid mechanics, mechanical principles).
Good understanding of health and safety requirements.
Ability to communicate and work effectively with young people.

Location: Uxbridge

Salary: £30,711 - £32,642