Technical Instructor, Motorsport Mechanical Engineering

Job details

College

College of Science and Engineering

Responsible to

Technical Team Leader

Location

Markeaton Street, Derby Campus

Salary

£30,950 to £34,027 per annum (for exceptional performers, there is scope for further progression up to £39,131 per annum)

Closing date

Sunday 11 February 2024

Contract type

Permanent

Post type

Full-time

Reference

0560-23

About the role

As Technical Instructor – Motorsport Mechanical Engineering you will support and develop practical related activities with particular emphasis on mechanical and motorsport processes within the College of Science and Engineering. Areas of support will include vehicle dynamics, vehicle design, milling turning and fabrication.

You will provide specialist advice and technical support relating to the design, setup and maintenance of race prepared vehicles alongside mechanical processes. This practical role will include preparation of race vehicles including trackside activities, therefore familiarity with the motorsport industry is essential.

You will be part of our technical team responsible for the maintenance, operation and health and safety of college equipment, working across several laboratories with a high degree of autonomy.  You will be able to provide full technical support to students and staff including training and advice on the appropriate use of resources.

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Richard Bostock, Technical Team Leader via [email protected]  

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via [email protected]  

Principal accountabilities

Undertake any technical work related to our motorsport and mechanical technology provision. This will include general lab maintenance; preparation of space in line with teaching requirements; development of resource area and maintaining safe systems of work.

To deliver formal technical skills instruction sessions, including handouts, to students in the use of resources, software and any relevant health and safety procedures. To include ongoing informal assessment of student competence and effectiveness.

To assist with the management and deployment of the area’s technical staff, where appropriate, ensuring the most effective use of technical resources.

Maintaining effective liaison with the technical team, academic and administrative staff to provide the best use of resources and staff.

To develop and deliver appropriate schemes of instruction relevant to resource area through close liaison with academic staff and Technical Team Leader.

Managing the organization and maintenance of equipment and workshop spaces in the area including equipment asset registers and ensuring compliance with all relevant Health and Safety regulations and policies.

Providing technical assistance, student supervision and guidance as agreed with the line manager.

Providing input and advice on the forward planning of resources.

To assist and support research and knowledge transfer work by providing technical knowledge in appropriate resource areas.

Managing technical area budgets in accordance with the University’s Financial Regulations.

Assisting in the selection, recruitment and induction of new technical staff in line with the University’s Procedures.

Ensuring the provision of appropriate training programmes for all staff.

Attending relevant committee meetings as agreed with the Technical Team Leader.

Participating in the University’s staff Development Review and engaging in personal staff development to ensure a current awareness of relevant technology as agreed with the relevant Technical Team Leader.

Undertaking any other duties as required in agreement with the Technical Team Leader/ Technical Manager.

Person specification
Essential Criteria
Qualifications

• Degree in related discipline, or equivalent experiential learning in a related subject

Experience   

• Demonstrable experience of working within the motorsport industry
• Demonstrable experience of metal fabrication including milling and turning
• Experience of maintaining workshop equipment
• Experience in the operation of manual machine tools
• Experience of working to Health and Safety regulations
• Experience of writing and developing risk assessments and Health and Safety documentation relating to workshop activities

Skills, knowledge & abilities

• Ability to plan and monitor own workload operating both alone and as part of a team
• Demonstrable high level of organisational and practical skills
• Ability to produce technical drawings with 2D and 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks and AutoCAD
• Ability to demonstrate tasks/processes to individuals and small groups
• Full understanding of safety relating to both machine shop and vehicle activities
• Ability to fault diagnose and carry out repairs and maintenance

Business requirements

• Willingness and flexibility to travel and work between University and external sites in a cost effective and timely manner
• Willingness and flexibility to work, including limited evening and weekend work associated with this post
• Attend field trips or otherwise as agreed in advance with the Technical Team Leader

Desirable Criteria
Qualifications

• Full Driving License

Experience

• Experience in testing of materials and/or components
• Demonstrable experience of working within a teaching technician role or teaching laboratory
• Experience of participation in competitions such as Formula Student and Shell Eco Marathon
• Experience of managing a team

Skills, knowledge and abilities

• Demonstrable ability in repair and maintenance of automotive assemblies
• Able to monitor technical standards across the resource area, highlighting and prioritising any issues for further investigation
• Able to perform diagnosis and fault finding of equipment, techniques and procedures
• Knowledge of material properties and testing techniques

Benefits

As well as competitive pay scales, we offer generous holiday entitlement. We also offer opportunities for further salary progression based on performance, and the opportunity to join a contributory pension scheme.

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How to apply

You can apply by submitting an online application. Once you have signed in or registered with us you will be able to begin your application. If you are creating an account for the first time, please ensure you provide an email address that you access regularly as this will be our main means of contacting you regarding your application.

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If you require any assistance, including the provision of any documentation in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment team at [email protected] .

Please note all applications must be submitted online by Midnight GMT on the closing date of the vacancy.

Important information

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Whilst this role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route, we recommend that you assess your individual eligibility before applying for this position.

Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa for more information.

To be eligible for sponsorship you must provide evidence that you hold all essential qualifications listed on the job description. Please note, equivalent experience will not be accepted as evidence of the essential qualifications.

Equity, diversity and inclusion

The University of Derby is committed to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion. However you identify, we actively celebrate the knowledge, experience and talents each person brings. Our students come from a wide range of backgrounds; therefore we are particularly interested to hear from applicants who will help our leaders and teams be more reflective of our student population.

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