The postholder will join the technical team supporting teaching, research, and knowledge exchange. After training, they'll provide customer support to students and assist with technical services for research. The candidate will develop skills in CADCAM, CNC, metrology, and advanced manufacturing, contributing to the faculty's technical expertise.

Salary: £21,900 - £21,900

FTE: 1 (35 hours/week)

Term: Open Contract

Closing Date: 29 September 2024

The Department of Chemical & Process Engineering (CPE) is seeking to appoint a modern apprentice who will provide support for a broad range of technical activities as part of the department’s technical team. The post holder will take on technical duties in the departmental workshop, including the use of machinery such as lathe; milling machine; bandsaws; pedestal drills; power tools and hand tools and will support the Undergraduate programme by carrying out maintenance on equipment and providing support during practical classes. As part of the technical team, the post holder would also be trained with the aim of providing high quality technical support for stakeholders within the department e.g. research groups and undergraduate programs.

Minimum of 4 Nat 5’s at A, B and C (or equivalent) which must include English, Mathematics, with Physics/technical or design related subject.

The Modern Apprenticeship programme is co-ordinated within the University and gives the successful candidate an opportunity to “earn and learn” as they will achieve an SQA qualification during the 3-year programme.

Formal interviews for this post will be held on 14/10/2024.

Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to Matthew Kidd, Infrastructure Manager (matthew.kidd@strath.ac.uk).

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