Technical Demonstrator: Prototyping and Fabrication

Job title:

Technical Demonstrator: Prototyping and Fabrication

Company:

Buckinghamshire New University

Job description

Full time – Permanent – High WycombeSalary – £32,332 – £36,024Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. That’s why our BNU community is a special place to work and study, and where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed.Our University’s DRIVE values and are at the heart of all that we do. We are united in being dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary and empowering to ensure that we provide the best experience to our learners and offer excellent service to our partners and to each other as colleagues. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you require.We have an exciting opportunity for an individual skilled in prototyping and fabrication to join our Technical and Simulation Resources team. The purpose of the role is to provide the highest levels of service to staff and students as they turn designs and ideas into reality, using a range of materials and processes, following safe working practices at all times. The role will also allow for the development of new skills, providing some additional support to the new School of Engineering and the Built Environment, due to open September 2024.You must have excellent theoretical and practical knowledge of design, making and prototyping, be industry and workshop experienced and be able to supervise student activity, providing assistance where needed. This includes demonstrating techniques using a variety of materials and equipment in disciplines such as woodwork, metalwork and plastics. You will also be responsible for workshop Health and Safety, maintaining a stock of consumables and supplies, preparing teaching materials, and equipment maintenance. A good understanding of the design process from concepts through to realisation is essential. Knowledge and experience of sustainable design and making would be desirable.What we offer:

• a generous holiday entitlement (30 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days)
• Hybrid working (dependant on business needs)
• training & development support opportunities
• contributory pension scheme
• discounted gym membership for our on-site gym
• a range of staff discounts with major retailers.

Please click to see our wide range of benefits available for employees.
Please click for our behavioural based interview question bank.
Please click to view our employee handbook.If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University’s values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.For further information about this role please contact Enrico Garofalo at enrico.garofalo@bucks.ac.uk.All applications are to be made in full and online.BNU is proud to have a diverse community and a strong track record of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our aim is to continue to build an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves. We therefore ensure that our interview/shortlisting Chairs complete the relevant e-learning and/or inclusive recruitment training.We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in BNU’S workforce. These include people from global majority backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQI+ people, particularly in more senior roles.Closing Date: 10 May 2024Interview Date: 20 May 2024

If you are successful in securing an interview for the role, you will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.BNU is a employer and as such you will be given the opportunity to declare a disability as part of the application process. The University is also committed to achieving the Race Equality Charter.LocationHigh WycombeContract TypePermanentSalary Range£32,332 – £36,024Hours per week37Closing Date10/05/2024Ref No1515Job DescriptionJOB DESCRIPTIONJob Title: Technical Demonstrator: Prototyping and FabricationFaculty/Directorate: DTSGrade: FLocation: High WycombeHours: 37 per weekResponsible to: Technical Manager: Art, Design and Creative ProductionResponsible for:Job Purpose:The purpose of the role is to provide the highest levels of service to staff and students as they turn design ideas into reality, using safe working practices at all times; practicing an inclusive approach and support building an inclusive university community where people can be themselves.Main Duties & Responsibilities of the role:

• Prepare equipment and materials for use by students and lecturers.
• To demonstrate equipment and techniques relevant to the design realisation process.
• To ensure that equipment is correctly stored and maintained, ensuring adequate supplies of consumables.
• To ensure efficient booking out and return of kit for workshop sessions.
• To support students and staff and ensure they are confident and proficient in the safe use of equipment.
• To provide digital support to students where knowledge of 3D design and other relevant software packages is essential
• To assist with the presentation of project work.
• Preparation of materials for assessment.
• To maintain inventories of equipment, identifying faults and reporting to senior colleagues as appropriate.
• To provide operational support to senior colleagues as and when required.
• To help to ensure all areas provide a clean, safe and secure working environment and satisfy relevant Health and Safety regulations, reporting any concerns to senior managers.
• To collaborate with colleagues across the wider Directorate to provide a customer-focussed service, playing a proactive role in improving the Student Experience.
• To contribute to the student experience – demonstrating an awareness of the need for ‘customer focus’ in respect of resolving issues.
• To be responsible for the booking and scheduling of sessions, liaising with academic staff and timetabling.
• Comply with relevant legislative and other requirements (e.g., the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR; Health and Safety; UKVI; and Equality and Diversity) in all working practices
• Such other duties temporarily or on a continuing basis, as may reasonably be required.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONA = Application T = Test I = InterviewEducation, Qualifications & TrainingMeans of TestingEducated to A Level standard or equivalentARelevant technical qualification eg, HND, BAAKnowledge & ExperienceDelivering an excellent customer experienceA/IDetailed knowledge of techniques or processes relevant to post.A/IProven experience of managing multiple resource demands within an HE contextA/IProven experience of prototyping and fabricationA/IProven experience of working within teamsA/IUnderstanding of budget management processesA/IGood working knowledge of relevant Health and Safety policiesA/IEvidence of demonstrating complex specialist tasks and proceduresA/IExperience of working in a Prototyping and Production workshop environment or, similar

Expected salary

£32332 – 36024 per year

Location

High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Job date

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 05:03:13 GMT

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