Precision Engineer

at University of Warwick, Coventry, United Kingdom

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Salary

£31,236 to £34,610 a year

Closing date

10 January 2027

Start

Not given in the advert

Type of post

IT and technicians
A support post, not a teaching post.

Contract

Full Time, Fixed-Term/Contract

First seen

12 November 2026, on jobs.ac.uk

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The advert

Contract Type: Fixed-term contract Fixed Term End Date: 30 September 2029 Hours: Full-time, 36.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE) About the Role This is a re-advertisement. Applicants who have previously applied for this role within the last six months, and were unsuccessful, will not be considered to ensure fairness and allow for meaningful development of experience and skills. Fixed Term Contract, post to end no later than 30 September 2029. The School of Engineering is seeking to appoint a Precision Engineer to provide technical support for undergraduate and postgraduate students from across the School and to provide technical support for research to academics and research personnel. The role also involves ensuring that a range of laboratory and teaching equipment is properly maintained. This will include supporting the design and manufacture of specialised research and experimental apparatus to high levels of accuracy, using a range of techniques such as CAD/CAM, CNC and conventional machining, precision grinding, instrument fitting and hand fabrication. You will also advise and consult with students and academics on technical requirements, provide health and safety supervision in workshops and laboratories and contribute to the teaching of manufacturing methods and feasibility of designs through seminars and practical sessions. These roles require 100% onsite working. For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description ( link here ). About You You will have successfully completed an Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent training/experience (e.g.: NVQ level 4; A-levels in Maths and/or a relevant science subject, and/or relevant experience at a high level in a similar work environment). A HNC/HND in an Engineering discipline is desirable. You will have significant experience in a tool making or engineering development environment and a high level of skill and knowledge in a wide range of disciplines including computer numerical control (CNC) milling and turning and fitting, fabrication, various welding techniques and general workshop processes. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, with a wide range of stakeholders and customers, including communicating technical information to a non-technical audience. It is essential that you have current knowledge of Health and Safety legislation, standards and procedures (e.g.: COSHH, calibration of equipment) and awareness of specific legislative requirements (e.g.: British Standards), to ensure compliance in work areas and safe working practices is essential. Ability to interpret complex instructions, analyse requirements, and implement detailed specifications, with strong attention to detail and accuracy is required. Full details of the duties and selection criteria for this role can be found in the vacancy advert on the University of Warwick's jobs pages. You will be routed to this when you click on the 'Apply' button. £31,236 to £34,610 per annum

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