University of Warwick
Engineering Technician (Battery Materials Processing and Controlled Environments) (105546-0726)
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About The Role
Informal Queries
For informal queries, please contact Simone Lawton (Workshop Manager) at Simone.lawton@warwick.ac.uk
Flexible Working
We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis (e.g. job share), despite the position being advertised as full-time.
As an Engineering Technician within the Energy Innovation Centre (EIC) at WMG, you will support the delivery of a wide range of research, teaching and industry-focused projects across laboratory and workshop environments. You will play a key role in ensuring facilities, equipment and experimental activities are operated safely, efficiently and to a high technical standard.
Working closely with academics, researchers, students and external partners, you will provide hands-on technical expertise to support the setup, operation, maintenance and continuous improvement of equipment and systems. You will contribute to the successful delivery of project objectives within the EIC, supporting activities aligned to electrification, energy storage and advanced manufacturing.
In addition to core technical responsibilities, you will bring specialist expertise in battery materials processing and controlled environments. You will support the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of inert atmosphere equipment, ensuring environmental conditions are maintained for sensitive processes and supporting safe handling of materials and gases within these systems.
This is an opportunity to work within a state-of-the-art facility, contributing to cutting-edge innovation in energy technologies while supporting both research excellence and student development.
About You
You will be a skilled and hands-on engineering professional, ideally having completed an Engineering Apprenticeship or holding an equivalent technical qualification. You will have experience working in a relevant engineering, laboratory or workshop environment, with strong practical capability across a range of equipment, tools and processes.
You will be confident operating, maintaining and troubleshooting technical systems, and able to interpret technical drawings, procedures and documentation to support a variety of engineering activities. Your technical judgement will enable you to make effective, practical decisions when supporting research, teaching and project delivery.
You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, allowing you to work effectively with academics, researchers, students, external partners and other stakeholders within a multidisciplinary environment.
You will be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, managing multiple tasks and adapting to changing priorities in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.
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A strong awareness of health and safety is essential, and you will be confident working within established procedures, contributing to risk assessments and ensuring safe systems of work are followed at all times.
You will also have experience working with controlled environments or specialist laboratory equipment, with an understanding of maintaining safe and stable operating conditions. Experience supporting the handling of sensitive materials or gas systems would be advantageous.
For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.
About The Department
The Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) is the largest department at the University of Warwick, with over 800 staff and nearly 3,000 students across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in management, technology, and applied engineering.
We are globally recognised for our world-class research, innovative industry partnerships, and teaching excellence, and we are proud holders of the Athena SWAN Silver Award and the Institutional Silver Award.
Find out more about the High Value Manufacturing Catapult centre.
Find out more about the Energy Innovation Centre.
Find out more about our range of undergraduate and apprenticeship degrees here.
About The University
We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 74th in the world and 9th in the UK.* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.**
Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.
World University Ranking 2026, Complete University Guide 2026 Research Excellence Framework 2021
How to Apply
Closing Deadline
Sunday 2nd August 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)*
To Apply
Please Click APPLY Below And Submit An Application Form By The Closing Deadline. You Will Be Asked To Include Two Attachments
- CV
- Cover Letter
These Should
- Outline employment and education history (including your most recent employment).
- Demonstrate how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the Job Description using clear examples.
Please ensure your application clearly evidences the essential criteria, as the hiring panel may not be able to shortlist your application if these are not demonstrated.**
Interview Date
To be confirmed
Start Date
1 September 2026
Applications must be submitted through the warwick-careers.tal.net portal before the closing deadline. We recommend completing your application form in good time, as the advert will automatically close at the deadline. You are welcome to include any career breaks, such as parental leave, caring responsibilities, or long-term sickness absence. For guidance on how to format a cover letter, see here.
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What we Offer
We Provide a Comprehensive Range Of Benefits, Including
- An attractive pension scheme.
- 26 or 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
- Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
- Onsite childcare facilities.
- Excellent learning and development opportunities.
We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements.
Where possible, we offer hybrid working arrangements that combine office-based and remote working. Opportunities for hybrid working will depend on the requirements of the role, business needs of the department and can be discussed during the recruitment process.
For more information, see here.
We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion
Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
Find out more about our Social Inclusion work at Warwick.
Find out more about our awards and accreditations.
We are also one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance.
Safeguarding & DBS
The University of Warwick is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we work with.
Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level, in line with the DBS Code of Practice. The University will ensure that anyone subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group (children and/or adults). All employees, volunteers, and partners are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding.
Rehabilitation of Ex-Offenders
The University will not discriminate against applicants who make a disclosure relating to a conviction.
Disclosures at application stage are only visible to the DBS team, not to hiring panels. This ensures fairness and removes bias from the shortlisting process.
Job Description
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Right to Work in the UK
We wish to advise applicants that this role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa. If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK you will need to check the UK Government Website to see if you are eligible to obtain the right to work in the UK through one of the other UK immigration routes before you make your application.
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