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# Senior Technical Specialist (Fixed Term)

- **Company:** Worldwide Talent Acquisition Pty Ltd
- **Location:** Nottingham, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Microsoft SharePoint
- **Published:** August 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uniroles.co.uk/display-job/61711/Senior-Technical-Specialist-(Fixed-Term).html

## About the Role

* Proven ability to undertake a wide range of practical and technical engineering tasks to solve a variety of queries and issues.
 * High levels of accuracy, reliability and attention to detail
 * Willingness and adaptability to learn new skills, techniques and procedures
 * Good IT skills, including MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams) and AutoCAD/Fusion.
 * Excellent interpersonal, organisational, written, and verbal communication skills
 * Knowledge of use and maintenance of typical engineering workshop equipment.
 * Minimum of HNC in Engineering or equivalent subject, or Equivalent qualifications with considerable relevant experience or
Substantial practical experience in a relevant precision engineering role

 * Ability to undertake manual handling tasks safely.

## Description

We are seeking a skilled precision engineer to join the School of Chemistry Workshops at the University of Nottingham. The school is supported by some of the most comprehensive analytical and technical services in the sector and works closely with industry and academic partners. This post[DEL: :DEL] supports a long‑established, multidisciplinary research group focused on developing more sustainable methods of chemical manufacture. The group has benefited from dedicated engineering support for over 40 years, and this role will play a key part in designing, developing and maintaining bespoke research equipment.

As a core member of the Precision Engineering Workshop Technical Team, you will:

 * Collaborate with academic colleagues, post-doctoral researchers, postgraduates, and the wider technical team across all aspects of the School to design, develop, construct and maintain scientific equipment to precise tolerances
 * Work with a range of materials using conventional and CNC machine tools and techniques, including milling, turning and fitting
 * Undertake projects to design and deliver engineering solutions for research and departmental equipment, including ongoing development and improvement
 * Provide engineering and technical support for ensuring day‑to‑day research and operational needs are met
 * Maintain Health and Safety standards throughout all aspects of your work.
 * Contribute to outreach, public engagement and knowledge exchange activities
 * Support the maintenance and safe operation of workshop equipment
 * Provide expert advice and solutions on technical specifications to support evolving research needs.


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