The salary for this role is £43,702 (inclusive of a Specialist Allowance). Onsite working is expected for 5 days each week.
This role can be based at any of the following sites; Culham, Oxfordshire
This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions and possibly a search of open source data.
The Role
We are seeking a Senior Testing Rigs & Labs Technician to provide advanced hands‑on technical support within our experimental laboratories.
In this role, you will play a key part in building, operating and maintaining testing rigs and laboratory systems that support prototype development and experimental programmes. You will work closely with engineers, scientists and other technicians, applying practical expertise to ensure experiments are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high technical standard.
You will act as a subject‑matter specialist in defined areas of laboratory practice, take ownership of discrete work activities, and support the development of junior technicians and apprentices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out hands‑on laboratory and experimental work, including fabrication, assembly, integration, commissioning, operation and decommissioning of testing rigs and equipment
- Support the safe and effective day‑to‑day operation of testing rigs and laboratory facilities
- Apply practical expertise to translate drawings, schematics and test plans into robust physical setups
- Identify and resolve technical issues during builds and experimental operations, escalating novel or higher‑risk problems as required
- Contribute to risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work within laboratory environments
- Take responsibility for defined operational areas such as tooling, consumables, equipment organisation or calibration coordination
- Maintain accurate records for equipment status, servicing, calibration and experimental activities
- Support the collection, handling and basic processing of experimental data
- Contribute practical input to experimental planning, design reviews and operational improvement activities
- Guide and mentor junior technicians and apprentices, promoting good laboratory practice and safe working
- Work collaboratively with engineers and stakeholders, communicating clearly and professionally