Rapid Prototyping Technician


Company:	University of Glasgow
Salary:	£24,685 to £25,249 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Glasgow, G12 8QQ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Sept 2026
Closing date:	26 Oct 2026

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Summary

College of Science & Engineering

James Watt School of Engineering

Rapid Prototyping Technician

Vacancy Reference: 209214

Salary: UofG Grade 3, £24,685 - £25,249 per annum.

This post is full time (35 hours p/w) and open ended.

The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 575 years, and we are one of the world's top 100 universities, ranked 12th in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) World Impact Rankings 2025, demonstrating that we are not only one of the best universities in the United Kingdom, but one of the best universities for the world. Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.

This is a fantastic opportunity for new Rapid Prototyping Technician to join the University’s James Watt School of Engineering.

In this role you will produce high-quality 3D prints, maintaining and developing the 3D printing and laser cutting facilities within the School of Engineering.

You will provide technical support and assistance to ensure the smooth operation of teaching laboratories and research projects.

Apply online at: https://www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/rapid-prototyping-technician-6041759

Closing date: 26 October 2026

As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world-changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.

2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.

3 A flexible approach to working.

4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.

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