Workshop Technician ID46492
2 days ago
Oxford
Build the Future of Scientific Technology - Workshop Technician Wanted Are you the kind of person who enjoys taking things apart, rebuilding them better, and making precision equipment work flawlessly? We’re hiring a Workshop Technician to join a hands-on engineering team creating advanced scientific instruments used in cutting-edge biomedical and research environments. This is not a routine assembly job, it’s a practical role where you’ll work closely with engineers, product teams, and customers to ensure high-performance systems are built, tested, repaired, and continuously improved. Your Mission You’ll be at the heart of our workshop operations, helping to: • Build and test electromechanical scientific systems from the ground up, • Diagnose faults, repair instruments, and keep equipment running at peak performance, • Support field servicing and customer installations (including occasional international travel), • Create workshop tools, jigs, and fixtures to support faster, smarter production, • Take ownership of stock, parts organisation, shipping, and workshop flow, • Collaborate with R&D and design teams to improve future builds and processes Who This Suits Best This role is ideal for someone who’s naturally practical, curious, and enjoys solving real-world mechanical and electrical challenges. You’ll thrive if you have: • Strong hands-on skills and confidence using tools, • Experience assembling or repairing electromechanical products, • The ability to read wiring schematics, procedures, and engineering drawings, • A detail-focused mindset and pride in high-quality work, • Independence and clear communication skills What You’ll Gain • A fast-moving, innovative engineering environment, • Opportunity to grow across manufacturing, service, and R&D, • Work on technologies that directly support biomedical breakthroughs, • International travel and customer-facing engineering experience, • Competitive salary, pension, and generous holiday allowance Nice-to-Haves (Not Required) If you have interest or experience in any of these, even better: • CAD or mechanical design tools, • 3D printing or prototyping, • Robotics or automation projects, • Workshop/lab safety best practice Inclusive & People-First Culture We believe great teams are built from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. What matters most is your ability, motivation, and passion for building technology that makes a difference.