The College is seeking applications for an Engineering Design Technician as part of the PEACEPLUS North West Centre for Advanced Manufacturing 2 (NWCAM2), to be based at our Greystone campus for a fixed-term position until September 2029.
The postholder will play a key role in supporting the delivery of Strand 2 activities within the PEACEPLUS NWCAM2 programme. Reporting directly to the NWCAM2 Engineering Research and Innovation Manager, the NWCAM2 Design Technician will contribute to the development and implementation of engineering solutions for SMEs operating in the Health and Life Sciences sector. The position will involve supporting product development prototyping activities and engineering design within technical innovation projects, helping to convert new ideas into practical, high-quality outputs that are delivered within agreed timescales.
The successful candidate will assist SMEs in adopting innovative technologies, sustainable practices, and advanced manufacturing techniques, with a particular emphasis on low-carbon approaches and the application of research-led solutions. Working closely with industry partners, academic institutions, and other stakeholders, the postholder will help drive improvements in business performance, environmental sustainability, and organisational competitiveness, supporting the achievement of programme objectives and measurable outcomes.
North West Centre for Advanced Manufacturing 2 (NWCAM2) is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).
CONTRACT INFORMATION
- Band 5 - £32,597 to £36,363 per annum
- Fixed-term until September 2029
- 24 days annual leave per annum
- NILGOSC Pension Scheme
DISABILITY CONFIDENT EMPLOYER
The College welcomes applications from applicants with a disability.
Applicants with a disability are encouraged to visit the College website at https://www.accessable.co.uk/ which provides accessibility information on College facilities.
SAFEGUARDING & EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The College is committed to equal opportunities and to selection on merit. It therefore welcomes applications from all sections of society in particular applicants from the Protestant Community.
RESERVE LIST
There is a possibility that a reserve list will be retained if more applicants are deemed suitable than posts exist. In the event the successful candidate fails to take up the post or if the post is vacated within 12 months of the appointment date, or if another vacancy arises within 12 months the post may be offered to the next person on the reserve list.
Pay: £32,597.00-£36,363.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
