Core mission:
The Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL), situated in Grenoble, France, is Europe's leading research facility for scientific research using neutrons. Every year, we host over 2000 visits by scientists, who come to the Institute to carry out world-class research. Within the ILL's Building and Site Maintenance Service (SAE), which is responsible for performing maintenance and minor new work on technical installations (outside the reactor), you will join the metalworking team, which comprises a head of workshop and one skilled worker.

Your tasks:
You will provide support to the teams working in the Building and Site Maintenance Service. In the framework of your duties, you will be responsible for:
- Producing and/or modifying sheet-metal and mechanically welded assemblies and mounting these assemblies on, or adapting them to, the experimental areas in the guide halls.
- Performing routine sheet metal and fitting work in the context of the long reactor shutdown projects.
- Managing procurement, stocks of small supplies and equipment orders.

Your profile:
You must have a Level 3/4 qualification (T levels, HNC, higher apprenticeship or equivalent) in metalwork or similar, and knowledge and/or experience of the following:
- Performing work on black steel, stainless steel, aluminium, copper and plastic.
- Proficiency in various welding processes: Arc, TIG, MIG, semi-automatic, oxyacetylene and braze welding.
- Skills in profiling, machining and manufacturing parts.
- Handling and assembling prefabricated parts.
- Reading and interpreting drawings and sketches, taking measurements, and manufacturing simple parts.

A category B driving licence is required for this post.
You must have a meticulous and organised approach your work and be able to work independently as well as part of a team. You are recognised for your adaptability and interpersonal skills.

What we offer:

Quality of life:
This position is based in Grenoble. A hub for research and technology, the city of Grenoble is ideally located in the heart of the French Alps (just 3 hours from Paris/Provence by train, 1 hour from Lyon international airport and 1 ½ hours from Geneva). It is important for us that our staff achieve a healthy work-life balance. We therefore offer home working (under certain conditions), generous annual paid leave entitlement and a host of other benefits that you will discover when you arrive!

Prospects:
We guarantee you a secure permanent position based in Grenoble in a multicultural scientific environment.

Benefits:
We offer generous social benefits (expatriation allowance, excellent health cover), moving and relocation assistance (under certain conditions) and an annual productivity bonus. We also offer language courses for you and your partner and subsidies for the use of public transport and the staff canteen, as well as for holidays and a variety of cultural and sports activities. For more information, please visit https://www.ill.eu/careers/working-at-the-ill/employment-conditions.

Sounds interesting?
Then why not take your next career step with us by applying online - preferably in English - via our career portal by 20/07/2025, quoting reference number 25/39. Please note that all applicants are subject to administrative screening (background checks), and that medical fitness for work under ionising radiation is required for this post. We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity and therefore welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Please note that the final interviews will be held starting from 25 August 2025.

Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL) - operates Europe's leading research facility for basic research with neutrons in Grenoble (France). The passion for progress and technology unites us and makes innovation in science and research possible every day. Let's work together to change our society and our world for the better.

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