Technician (Thermo Fluids)

About the University

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Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for:

The postholder will work as part of a team to support and co-ordinate the daily operation of School technical facilities, using their knowledge and expertise to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and the effective use of technical facilities, equipment and resources. This position delivers an invaluable contribution to the learning, teaching, and research aims of the school.

Thermo Fluids encompasses two labs in two separate buildings (Wolfson School and STEM). One lab is equipped with practical equipment and rigs covering both mechanical and fluid tutorials; the other lab houses equipment that is used in related taught classes and is also used for research purposes.

You will:

• provide technical support for hands-on laboratory experiments facilitated by Module Leaders designed to promote self-learning and self-paced peer assisted tutorial work groups.
• provide support to Academic teaching, PhD students, undergraduate students, and teaching staff within Wolfson School.
• aid Research activities within the lab and enable the design and manufacture of various rigs and components.
• provide supervision and advice to under graduates when developing personal year projects.

About You

• Experience of working in a laboratory, workshop or other technical facility and applying good Health & Safety practices in both teaching and research labs.
• Experience of operating, testing and maintaining equipment that demonstrate thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid dynamics - includes wind tunnels (both supersonic and sub-sonic), refrigeration and boiling rigs, concentric tube heat exchangers, Reynolds analogy rig.
• Experience of working with hydraulic/pneumatic pressure systems, pressure vessels, hydrostatic pressure testing, cryogenics, gasses under pressure.
• Ability to learn new skills, techniques, processes - commitment to ongoing professional development, including mandatory and role-specific training.

Why should you Apply?

With huge amount of variety in the role, there is an opportunity for you to develop and continually grow.

If this sounds like the right place, team and role for you please do get in touch. We’d love to hear from you.

Informal enquiries should be directed to David Green via email to D.I.Green@lboro.ac.uk or by telephone to 01509 227605

For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Application Process

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We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process. If there are additional adjustments, you’d like to request please contact David Green.

Closing Date: 26 October 2026

Our Benefits

We’re committed to creating an environment where you can flourish. You’ll enjoy generous time off, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, plus a holiday purchase scheme. Other benefits include flexible and hybrid working options, family-friendly support, world-class sporting facilities, and a wide range of financial, health, and sustainability perks. Discover more about our full range of rewards and benefits.

£29,588 to £34,610 per annum. Technical Services Grade 5. Subject to annual pay award.