Engineering Lab Technician
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Job Summary
Engineering Laboratory Technician
Location: London (On-site face-to-face role) - Based at various London Campuses
Salary: 37000 per annum
Contract type: Full-time permanent
About the Role
Were seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineering Technician with strong practical knowledge across Mechanical Electrical and Electronic Engineering to join our team in London.
This is a hands-on student-facing role supporting teaching and research within our Engineering laboratories and workshops. Youll play a key part in creating an inspiring safe and innovative learning environment helping students bring their ideas to life through practical experimentation and applied engineering.
Key Responsibilities
Support learning and teaching activities within Engineering labs and workshops.
Set up demonstrate and maintain a wide range of experimental rigs tools and teaching equipment.
Provide technical advice troubleshooting and guidance to students and academic staff.
Maintain and service laboratory equipment ensuring calibration and repairs are completed promptly.
Uphold a strong health & safety culture including maintaining risk assessments COSHH documentation and PAT testing records.
Install configure and support specialist engineering software and lab computer systems.
Procure manage and document laboratory consumables equipment and inventories.
Contribute to accreditation visits audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
Support open days marketing activities and prospective student events.
Lead and assist with lab upgrades and improvement projects.
Essential Requirements
Experience in a technical role within an industrial or higher education (HE) engineering environment.
A Bachelors degree (or equivalent) in a relevant Engineering discipline plus at least 2 years relevant experience.
Strong knowledge of mechanical electrical and electronic systems equipment and techniques.
Proficiency with specialist engineering software and Microsoft Office tools.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
A proactive organised and safety-conscious approach to work.
Ability to prioritise multiple tasks and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Desirable Attributes
Experience supporting students or apprentices in an educational or training setting.
A Masters degree or membership of a professional institution (e.g. IMechE IET).
Experience developing training materials or lab documentation.
Why Join Us
This is a fantastic opportunity for a creative technically minded professional to make a tangible impact in engineering education. Youll work alongside passionate academics and motivated students in a collaborative forward-thinking environment where innovation and practical learning thrive.
If youre excited about shaping the next generation of engineers and enjoy solving real-world technical challenges every day wed love to hear from you.
Compliance Statement
Successful applicants will be required to complete pre-employment checks including a criminal records check two references ID and Right to Work verification and education confirmation. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion selection for employment is based solely on an individuals skills qualifications and experience relevant to the role.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Hospital Experience
- Hotel Experience
- Taleo
- Calibration
- Pool Maintenance
- Maintenance Management
- Maintenance
- Quality Control
- Boiler
- Oil & Gas Experience
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Supervising Experience
About Company
Career-focused degrees at Regent College London in Business, Law, Health and Engineering. Flexible study and student support.
