On behalf of the UKRI, we are looking for a Mechanical Technician (Inside IR35) for a 12 month contract based in Didcot.
As a Mechanical Technician, your main responsibilities will be:
* Assembling mechanical systems to engineering drawings.
* Installing mechanical systems and assemblies on beamlines and instruments in a scientific environment.
* The maintenance and repair of these installed systems.
* Work with engineers, scientists, and visiting users of our facility in finding solutions to mechanical challenges and problems.
* Work safely and ensure the safety of others in a Scientific and Engineering environment.
Essential:
* Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship with NVQ level 3 or similar with relevant experience.
* Experience working in an assembly environment.
* A sound understanding of mechanical engineering principles.
* A good understanding of engineering maintenance practices.
* A sound understanding of mechanical engineering workshop practice and of appropriate workshop safe work practice.
Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.
Disability Confident
As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, UKRI guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply.
In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different