Specialist Technician (Electronics)

Join our University Technical team and play a pivotal role in enhancing the operational support for an array of technical services crucial to our teaching, research, innovation and commercial endeavours.

As a senior member of the technical team, the post holder will provide a specialist contribution to the technical services provision supporting teaching, research, innovation and commercial activities.

In this role, versatility and adaptability are paramount. As a valuable member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in various subject areas and acquire a diverse set of technical skills to meet the ever-evolving demands and priorities of our Faculties. Your commitment to excellence will make a lasting impact on our academic and research community.

Existing working knowledge of at least one of the following subject areas is essential: Multi material manufacturing and fabrication supporting both creative design and functional prototyping; 3D printing; CAD/CAM technologies; Operation of advanced manufacturing equipment.

Benefits include:
- Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
- Generous pension scheme.
- Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
- Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
- Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
- Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
- Excellent training and development opportunities.
- Staff wellbeing programmes.
- Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
- Discounted learning.
- Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme.

New appointments will routinely be made to the entry spine point (minimum) for the advertised grade, from where the individual will progress through the pay range to the maximum for the grade within a reasonable timeframe. A higher starting salary or market supplement may be available for a truly exceptional candidate when circumstances fully justify a departure from normal policy.