As one of the most advanced scientific facilities in the world, Diamond provides the opportunity to work and learn within an exciting and unique working environment with a vast array of scientific research that really does make a difference in shaping and changing the world and our understanding of it.
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| Vacancy location | Diamond House Harwell Science and Innovation Campus Didcot Oxfordshire OX11 0DE |
| Training location | Oxfordshire Advanced Skills, Culham Campus, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 3DB |
| Wage | £17,395 |
| Closing date | 01 March 2026 |
| Start date | 01 September 2026 |
Our technicians are a vital and integral part of Diamond and the work that is undertaken here.
This is a four-year programme working towards a Level 3 Advanced Engineering Technician Apprenticeship, specialising in mechanical engineering whilst working at Diamond.
As your knowledge and skills develop, the role will expand to include the following responsibilities:
- Mechanical and electrical assembly and installation of bespoke, prototype, high-tech equipment.
- Work on electro-mechanical aspects of the scientific instrumentation including - racks and field equipment and installation of motors and electrical sensors for items such as vacuum, pneumatics, water flow and temperature monitoring.
- Assembling, testing, maintaining and upgrading existing beamline equipment.
- Assisting in design, installation and commissioning of further specialist beamline equipment.
- Electrical cabling, designing and building simple mechanical devices.
- Assisting Diamond scientists with user experiments.
- Carrying out regular inspection of installed equipment to comply with safety regulations.
- Mechanical and electrical / electronic fault finding.
- Ensuring that all work is carried out safely.
- Diagnosing and rectifying faults on a range of circuits and equipment.
About you
To be considered for a Diamond apprenticeship you will demonstrate:
- Good practical skills to work with hand and power tools.
- An interest in science and technology and a commitment to keep up to date with industry developments.
- A methodical approach to work and using your own initiative.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Attention to detail.
- Good communication skills.
- Good problem solving skills.
- Good IT knowledge.
- Ability to understand and follow safety rules and regulations.
- Ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team.
Qualifications required: You must have achieved (or be expecting) five GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade C/4, including Mathematics and English.