Senior Technician (Model Design & Fabrication) - 16762

Location: Brunel University London, Uxbridge Campus

Salary: Grade 6 from:  £34,145 to £38,638 inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to £40,757 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting, through sustained exceptional contribution (pro-rata if part-time).

Hours: Full-time

Contract Type: Fixed-term

Technical Services is seeking a highly skilled and self‑motivated Senior Technician to join our Design & Manufacturing technical team. This is a hands‑on role supporting our vibrant community of Design and Engineering students as they develop both aesthetic and functional models across a wide range of projects. The post is initially for two years, with the potential to become permanent.

In this Senior Technical role, you will play an integral part in delivering high‑quality, practical support across our design and manufacturing workshops. Working in close partnership with academic and technical colleagues, you will help motivate and inspire students at every level of study, guiding them in the safe, confident, and effective use of tools, machinery, materials, and manufacturing processes.

You will provide expert supervision and mentorship, whether working one‑to‑one or with small groups, ensuring that students can successfully interpret technical drawings and complete their manufacturing projects to a professional standard.

At Brunel University London, you will join a friendly, highly skilled, and collaborative Technical Services team who proudly champion the national Technician Commitment as active signatories and contributors to the Brunel TechNet community.

You will play a key role in supporting the next generation of creative designers and engineers, helping to shape an inspiring, hands‑on educational environment where innovation and curiosity thrive. As part of our team, you will also have access to a wide range of benefits, including a London allowance, generous annual leave, excellent pension schemes, and a suite of family‑friendly and wellbeing‑focused policies. In addition, you will enjoy exclusive perks through our employee rewards portal.

Brunel offers a vibrant, supportive place to build your career—one where you can grow professionally, share your expertise, and make a meaningful impact every day.

As part of the job application process, you will be required to submit a portfolio of your work under supporting documents on the Brunel recruitment application portal, along with your application for this vacancy. 

Closing date for applications: 23 March 2026

Interviews will take place from 8 April 2026 onwards

For further details about the post including the Job Description and Person Specification and to apply please visit https://careers.brunel.ac.uk

If you have any technical issues please contact us at: hrsystems@brunel.ac.uk

All Applicants should be eligible to live and work in the UK for the duration of any offer of appointment. 

Brunel University London wishes to promote an inclusive and diverse workforce and create a culture that values the contribution of all backgrounds and communities. All employees will be recruited, selected and appointed in line with our equality and diversity policy.