Mechanical Workshop Manager
Applications for this vacancy closed on 19 March 2024 at 12:00PM
**About the role
**
The Department of Chemistry is looking for Mechanical Workshop Manager to
manage the operation of the Mechanical Workshop, to provide a design, build,
modification and repair service for scientific equipment and instrumentation
required by the academic staff in the department.
The post holder will take a high personal level of responsibility in their
specialist areas and will work in collaboration with academic colleagues and
research groups to resolve practical and research problems, requiring the
ability to find solutions to complicated construction problems and develop
solutions to design requests.
You will supervise the workshop staff, be responsible for their training and
career development as well as overseeing all work carried out in the workshop.
Controlling all projects, job allocation, monitoring of performance and
quality control.
**About you**
You will hold a HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in a mechanical
engineering discipline and have significant engineering experience. You will
have hands on experience in a mechanical engineering workshop, producing
bespoke working prototypes or one-off fine detailed scientific equipment or
instruments. Previous supervisory experience in a mechanical workshop
environment is essential along with the ability to manage work load
effectively, set and manage budgets and keep financial records.
**What We Offer**
As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is
reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:
* An excellent contributory pension scheme
* A comprehensive range of childcare services
* Family leave schemes
* Cycle loan scheme
* Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
The university also runs an enormous amount of social groups and sports clubs
for those looking for more than just a great place to work.
More information is available at https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits
**Diversity**
Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a
friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through
diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies,
such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff
returning from periods of extended absence, for example shared parental leave
**How to apply**
You will be required to upload your **CV and a supporting statement** as part
of your online application. Your supporting statement should list each of the
essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description,
and explain how you meet each one.
Only applications received before midday on Tuesday 19 March 2024 can be
considered. This post is available immediately.
This post is a full time, permanent post, based in the Physical and
Theoretical Chemistry Laboratory, South Parks Road, Oxford.
The University of Oxford and the Department of Chemistry are Athena SWAN
Silver award holders and are committed to equality and valuing diversity.
**
The Department of Chemistry is looking for Mechanical Workshop Manager to
manage the operation of the Mechanical Workshop, to provide a design, build,
modification and repair service for scientific equipment and instrumentation
required by the academic staff in the department.
The post holder will take a high personal level of responsibility in their
specialist areas and will work in collaboration with academic colleagues and
research groups to resolve practical and research problems, requiring the
ability to find solutions to complicated construction problems and develop
solutions to design requests.
You will supervise the workshop staff, be responsible for their training and
career development as well as overseeing all work carried out in the workshop.
Controlling all projects, job allocation, monitoring of performance and
quality control.
**About you**
You will hold a HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in a mechanical
engineering discipline and have significant engineering experience. You will
have hands on experience in a mechanical engineering workshop, producing
bespoke working prototypes or one-off fine detailed scientific equipment or
instruments. Previous supervisory experience in a mechanical workshop
environment is essential along with the ability to manage work load
effectively, set and manage budgets and keep financial records.
**What We Offer**
As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is
reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:
* An excellent contributory pension scheme
* A comprehensive range of childcare services
* Family leave schemes
* Cycle loan scheme
* Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
The university also runs an enormous amount of social groups and sports clubs
for those looking for more than just a great place to work.
More information is available at https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits
**Diversity**
Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a
friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through
diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies,
such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff
returning from periods of extended absence, for example shared parental leave
**How to apply**
You will be required to upload your **CV and a supporting statement** as part
of your online application. Your supporting statement should list each of the
essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description,
and explain how you meet each one.
Only applications received before midday on Tuesday 19 March 2024 can be
considered. This post is available immediately.
This post is a full time, permanent post, based in the Physical and
Theoretical Chemistry Laboratory, South Parks Road, Oxford.
The University of Oxford and the Department of Chemistry are Athena SWAN
Silver award holders and are committed to equality and valuing diversity.
| dc:spatial |
Physical and Theoretical Chemistry Laboratory, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QZ
|
|---|---|
| Subject | |
| oo:contact | |
| oo:formalOrganization | |
| oo:organizationPart | |
| vacancy:applicationClosingDate |
2024-03-19 12:00:00+00:00
|
| vacancy:applicationOpeningDate |
2024-02-07 09:00:00+00:00
|
| vacancy:furtherParticulars | |
| vacancy:internalApplicationsOnly |
False
|
| vacancy:salary | |
| type | |
| comment |
About the role The Department of Chemistry is looking for Mechanical Workshop Manager to manage the operation of the Mechanical Workshop, to provide a design, build, modification and repair service for scientific equipment and instrumentation required by the academic staff in the department. The post holder will take a high personal level of responsibility in their specialist areas and will work in collaboration with academic colleagues and research groups to resolve practical and research problems, requiring the ability to find solutions to complicated construction problems and develop solutions to design requests. You will supervise the workshop staff, ... **About the role
** The Department of Chemistry is looking for Mechanical Workshop Manager to manage the operation of the Mechanical Workshop, to provide a design, build, modification and repair service for scientific equipment and instrumentation required by the academic staff in the department. The post holder will take a high personal level of responsibility in their specialist areas and will work in collaboration with academic colleagues and research groups to resolve practical and research problems, requiring the ability to find solutions to complicated construction problems and develop solutions to design requests. You will supervise the workshop staff, be responsible ... |
| label |
Mechanical Workshop Manager
|
| notation |
170959
|
| based near | |
| page |