Mechanical Laboratory Technician (Internal UCL Applicants Only) Full-time NEW

Mechanical Laboratory Technician

The main role of the post holder will be to provide technical support for all undergraduate lab activities that focus or require mechanical knowledge and skills and/or manufacturing. The post holder may be required to develop other skills (such as electronics). Specific training will be provided in such cases. The technician is also responsible for monitoring and maintaining a safe working environment within the teaching laboratories.

Support will also be provided for the department's wider operations as required. This could involve work in other laboratories and teaching spaces, including large-scale projects that have specific deadlines. This may occasionally involve being flexible with working hours to achieve these deadlines during the term times.

This will be a busy role specially during term time, in a fast-paced environment, and the post holder will be expected to be adaptable, proactive and quickly assimilate information.

The post holder will be expected to engage in suitable training to increase their knowledge and skills, and in conjunction with this, they will have opportunities to develop their role within the department in accordance with their aptitude and abilities.

The post holder is expected to take a proactive approach to their work, making suggestions for improvements in working methods and implementing them under the guidance of their line manager, as well as to establish their own support networks across UCL.

The successful applicant will possess a degree in Biomedical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent, along with proven experience in mechanical testing of materials. They will demonstrate proficiency in Computer Aided Design (CAD) and exhibit a keen willingness to acquire proficiency in new equipment and technical software. Experience in programming and familiarity with tools such as Matlab, Arduino, Python, 3D printers, laser cutters, and CNC machines will be highly advantageous.

Moreover, the successful candidate will exhibit exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team. They will possess strong written and oral communication abilities, along with a proactive approach to problem-solving. Impeccable organizational skills, coupled with an unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of laboratory practice, will be essential attributes.

Furthermore, the successful applicant will demonstrate adaptability, innovation, and a commitment to continual professional development. If you meet these criteria and are ready to contribute to a stimulating academic environment, we encourage you to apply and become an integral part of our dedicated team.

Your application should include a CV and a Cover Letter: In the Cover Letter please evidence how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification part of the Job Description. Please upload this in the cover letter attachment section of the application form. By including a Cover Letter, you can leave blank the 'Why you have applied for this role' field in the online application form, which is limited in the number of characters it will allow.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/rewards-and-benefits to find out more.

The advert will close on 24th July 2026 at 23:59 GMT, however we may close applications early if we receive a high volume of applications. Early application submission is recommended.

Interview Date(s) are scheduled on the week starting of 10th August 2026

A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

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As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people.

Our department holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality.

You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/