{"id":2678,"date":"2026-06-12T10:36:56","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T10:36:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=2678"},"modified":"2026-06-12T10:52:14","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T10:52:14","slug":"rf-mechanical-technician","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/job\/rf-mechanical-technician\/","title":{"rendered":"RF Mechanical Technician"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"a4c337c6 _210d956f _3dd29de3 _41f2eb19 _51abf193 _5d2fa374 _49662d47 edb9dae4\">\n<h2 class=\"_0d982122 _9d966c78 _3c2c7766 cb81723c _6e9fad85 d8c7e3d7 _365afdbe _5b5cad18 ed9ce09e _8fbdf03c _0ca6e5c4\">About the job<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>fully onsite working arrangement<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>2 year fixed term contract<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>About Us<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Diamond Light Source is one of the worlds most advanced scientific facilities. Were home to the UKs synchrotron light source a giant microscope producing beams of light 10 billion times brighter than the sun. Probing the structure and composition of matter, our work drives innovation in everything from vaccines to nanotech.<\/p>\n<p>At Diamond we are currently undertaking a major upgrade of the facility, known as Diamond-II. Diamond-II will combine a new machine and new beamlines with a comprehensive series of upgrades to optics, detectors, sample environments, sample delivery capabilities and computing, which will ultimately generate an even more brilliant light source at a higher energy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the Role<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We now have an opportunity for a RF Mechanical Technician to provide support in the installation, assembly and mechanical maintenance of all equipment overseen by the RF group. This includes cryogenic plant, vacuum cryostat assemblies, high-power amplifiers, transmission lines and all supporting devices.<\/p>\n<p>Main duties will include:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"d5f1be25 _6f44c9df edb9dae4\">\n<li>Supporting the mechanical day-to-day operation of Diamond RF Group infrastructure.<\/li>\n<li>Assisting with the installation and commissioning of Diamond-II RF systems and dismantling of the current system.<\/li>\n<li>Assisting in providing minor electrical support to RF group equipment.<\/li>\n<li>Liaising \/ communicating with various departments \/ teams across Diamond to safely achieve operation and maintenance activities.<\/li>\n<li>Assisting with the preparation of safety risk assessments and method statements.<\/li>\n<li>Assisting with the regular inspection of installed equipment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>About You<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You will have completed an engineering apprenticeship or have equivalent training or experience, along with knowledge and experience in the following:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"d5f1be25 _6f44c9df edb9dae4\">\n<li>Mechanical assembly tasks<\/li>\n<li>Mechanical engineering drawings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Experience of vacuum assemblies, instrumentation and MS office software would be desirable.<\/p>\n<p>A desire to learn, take on a variety of tasks, new challenges and the ability to work independently would be an advantage<\/p>\n<p><strong>Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Diamond offers an exceptional benefits package to support staff in achieving a positive work\/life balance. This includes 26 days annual leave plus Christmas closure, public holidays, 2 annual volunteering days and flexible working hours. We also offer an excellent defined benefit pension scheme. A relocation allowance may also be available where applicable.<\/p>\n<p>Our campus-based location, with open green space, offers sports pitches, an outdoor gym, as well as a network of cycle, running and walking routes. Staff also have access to a range of onsite amenities including cafes, restaurants, a daycare nursery and free on-site parking.<\/p>\n<p>As standard this role requires a fully onsite working arrangement<\/p>\n<p><strong>Immigration \/ Sponsorship<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This position meets a SOC code that is on the UK Governments Temporary Shortage List. This brings with it restrictions on our ability to sponsor non-UK &amp; Irish nationals.<\/p>\n<p>At Technician level we can potentially sponsor those individuals that have already been sponsored in the UK since before 4<em>th<\/em> April 2024, as well as those individuals that meet the eligibility requirements of the new entrant rate, however, such employment could only be on a fixed term basis for the duration of your new entrant rate eligibility.<\/p>\n<p>Please do not apply to this vacancy if you require sponsorship and do not meet the above criteria, sponsorship outside of this criteria is impossible.<\/p>\n<p>Skilled Worker visa: temporary shortage list &#8211; GOV.UK<\/p>\n<p><strong>To Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Please use the online application process to apply and tell us why you believe you are suitable for this role.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The closing date for applications is 28th June 2026, however, we encourage early applications as some candidates may be interviewed before this date.<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>LNKD1_UKTJ<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2679,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"Didcot, England, United Kingdom","_application":"https:\/\/vacancies.diamond.ac.uk\/vacancy\/rf-mechanical-technician-612936.html","_company_name":"Diamond Light Source","_company_website":"http:\/\/www.diamond.ac.uk","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job-categories":[152],"job-types":[154],"class_list":{"0":"post-2678","1":"job_listing","2":"type-job_listing","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","5":"hentry","7":"job-type-contract"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/2678","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2679"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2678"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=2678"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=2678"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}