Head of the Mechanical Workshop

The Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL), situated in Grenoble, France, is Europe's leading research facility for fundamental research using neutrons. The ILL operates the brightest neutron source in the world, reliably delivering intense neutron beams to 40 unique scientific instruments. The Institute welcomes over 2000 visits of scientists per year to carry out world-class research in solid-state physics, crystallography, soft matter, biology, chemistry and fundamental physics. Funded primarily by its three founder members: France, Germany and the United Kingdom, the ILL has also signed scientific collaboration agreements with 11 other countries. The Science Division currently has a vacancy for a :


Head of the Mechanical Workshop

The self-service workshop houses around fifteen conventional machines tools, which are made available to ILL technicians for operations such as machining, turning and milling.

Duties:
- Manage the workshop: maintenance of the machines, management of small tools and of the stocks of raw materials.
- Assist and train the technicians who use the self-service workshop.
- Perform the machining of mechanical parts (turning and milling) for the requirements of the workshop or in-house customers.

Qualifications and experience:
- You have an NVQ level 2 or 3 in mechanical engineering, or an equivalent qualification.
- You have a significant amount of experience (at least 5 to 10 years) working as a multi-skilled machine tool technician/operator.
- You have a methodical and disciplined approach to your work and are able to ensure that users comply with workshop regulations and instructions.
- You have excellent interpersonal, teaching and listening skills to be able to assist and train the workshop users.

Language skills:
As an international research centre, we are particularly keen to ensure that we also attract applicants from outside France. You must have a sound knowledge of English and be willing to learn French (a language course will be paid for by the ILL). Knowledge of German would be an advantage.

Notes:
This post is a permanent position.
Medical fitness for work under ionising radiation is required.
Position based in GRENOBLE, France, and subject to administrative screening.

Benefits:
Generous company benefits (expatriation allowance), relocation assistance and language courses may be offered (for more information, please consult our employment conditions).

How to apply:
Please submit your application on line, no later than 07.03.2021, via our website: www.ill.eu/careers (Vacancy reference: 21/03).


We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity; we therefore encourage anyone with relevant qualifications to apply.