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Mechanical Technicians - Diamond Talent Pool

Diamond Light Source
Oxford
2 weeks ago
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Mechanical Technicians - Diamond Talent Pool

Salary circa £32,000 - £35,000, depending on relevant skills and experience

Based onsite at Diamond, Oxfordshire

About Diamond

Diamond Light Source is the UK’s national synchrotron; a huge scientific facility designed to produce very intense beams of X-rays, infrared and ultraviolet light. Our scientists use the light to study a vast range of subject matter, from new medicines and treatments for disease to innovative engineering and cutting-edge technology.

Diamond 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.

About our Mechanical Technician Opportunities

At Diamond we regularly recruit for skilled Mechanical Technicians into different specialisms throughout our Science and Technical Divisions, and we’re always interested in hearing from talented individuals interested in developing their career at Diamond, including people that currently or previously served in the UK Armed Forces.

Mechanical Technician roles vary by division and area. The roles are hands-on and the key duties may include:

  • Working on the assembly, maintenance and repair of the Diamond facility.
  • Carrying out inspection and acceptance testing of components and subsystems.
  • Working with scientists and technical support groups associated with beamlines during maintenance, commissioning, and operations.

Depending on your specific role, you may also carry out some of the following:

  • Pipe fitting to Swagelok qualifications.
  • Modifications and manufacture of components using manual and CNC machines.
  • Lifting operations (when trained and registered).
  • Driving Tug and Trailer (when trained and registered).
  • Driving Forklift Trucks (when trained and registered).
  • Logging information in databases, excel and word documents etc.
  • Use of hand tools and metrology equipment such as:
    • Torque wrenches
    • Dial test Indicators
    • Micrometers
    • Vernier Calipers
    • Hydraulic Pressure test equipment
    • Clean assembly procedures.
    • Use of vacuum test equipment.
  • Maintaining existing equipment and working with scientists and engineers in designing and installing new equipment.
  • Helping scientists to carry out experiments, including machining small pieces of equipment as required.

Training will be provided as necessary.

About the Mechanical Technician Talent Pool

If we think your background makes you suitable, we’ll invite you for an interview and an opportunity to discuss specific Mechanical Technician vacancies, as well as having a tour of the facility.

However, if you see a specific vacancy that you wish to be considered for, we encourage you to apply to that too, to ensure that you are considered.

Benefits

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, 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.

To Apply

Please use the online application process to apply and tell us why you believe you are suitable for a career at Diamond and whether you feel you are particularly suited to any of the above listed activities.


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