Northumbria University
Faculty Technician - Engineering, Architecture and Built Environment
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Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are recruiting a full-time technician post based in the Faculty of Science and Environment supporting the School of Engineering, Physics and Mathematics and the School of Architecture and Built Environment. The role holder will work with stakeholders across these areas, but there will be a focus on support towards the Civil Engineering and the Built Environment departments.
The role holder will support stakeholders ranging from undergraduate students to research staff. This will be by supporting the Senior Technicians in maintaining laboratories and workshops to a high standard, ensuring they are well stocked and safe for users for practical taught sessions and research projects.
A large part of this role is to work within an equipment store, using our inventory software to distribute equipment to staff and students to support their work and ensuring it is checked on return.
The role holder will have the opportunity to work across all areas the technical team supports, which include laboratories and workshops with metalworking, woodworking, 3D printing, electronics, and many more.
About The Team
Working across both the School of Engineering, Physics and Mathematics and the School of Architecture and Built Environment, both in the Faculty of Science and Environmental, the technical team offers support to a wide range of studios, laboratories, and workshops, providing excellent learning and research environments to all of our stakeholders.
The successful candidate will be based in Ellison Building, City Centre Campus, and will work alongside other Technicians and Senior Technicians covering the disciplines offered by the schools supported.
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About You
The successful candidate will be qualified to level 2 and have experience in a discipline related to the role. Experience of working in a university and customer service experience would be beneficial, as would work in the field of civil engineering.
You will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to guide, train, and support a diverse range of users, from students and early-career researchers to experienced academics and external partners. You will be equally comfortable working independently and contributing as part of a collaborative technical team.
Strong organizational skills and a willing attitude are essential in the role.
Further information is available in the person specification.
If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sam Hutchinson.
To apply for this vacancy, please click 'Apply Now'. Your application should include a covering letter and a CV.
About Us
Join Northumbria University, a research-intensive institution unlocking potential and changing lives locally and globally. Named Times Higher Education's University of the Year in 2022 and Modern University of the Year in 2025, we rank top 25 in the UK for research power. Discover more about us.
With over 37,000 students from 140+ countries, we offer world-leading research, award-winning partnerships, and an outstanding student experience. We empower our exceptional staff, promoting a positive work-life balance and offering great benefits, including excellent pension schemes, flexible working, generous holiday entitlement, and more.
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