Technical Instructor – Additive Manufacture And Mechanical Engineering

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About the role
As Technical Instructor – Additive Manufacture and Mechanical Engineering, you will support and develop practical activities related to mechanical and engineering processes within the College of Science and Engineering. Areas that you will be required to support with will include Additive Manufacture, material testing and Mechanical principles.
Working closely with academics and members of technical team you will provide specialist support relating to both teaching and research activities. You will be part of our technical team responsible for the maintenance, operation and health and safety of college equipment, working across several laboratories with a high degree of autonomy. You will be able to provide full technical support to students and staff including training and advice on the appropriate use of resources.
For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Richard Bostock, Technical Team Leader via r.bostock@derby.ac.uk
For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk
The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; however, applications are welcome from candidates who are able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
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