Apprentice Assistant Research and Teaching Technician - Engineering - Apprentice Grade 3 - 98372AP

University of Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Birmingham offers an Engineering Technician apprenticeship where successful candidates will gain hands-on experience and training in technical support duties. This full-time position involves working under supervision, developing skills crucial for a career in engineering, and includes a structured training programme.

Benefits

40 days paid holiday a year

Paid volunteering day

Occupational sick pay

Pension scheme

High quality subsidised day nurseries

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, flexible, and keen learner.
• Reliable and dedicated to an apprenticeship.
• Basic understanding of commonly used software packages.

Responsibilities

• Carry out specified techniques, tests, or experiments as directed.
• Maintain accurate records and draft routine documentation.
• Ensure health, safety, and cleanliness of the immediate work area.

Skills

Teamwork

Time Management

Problem Solving

Reliability

Customer Service

Education

At least 5 GCSEs (A*-C / 4-9 or equivalent) including Mathematics, English and preferably Physics

Job description

Position Details:

School of Engineering, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK

Full time starting salary£20,494 per annum rising to £25,618 after 12 months service.

Apprentice Grade 3

Full Time / Fixed Term for48 Months

Apprenticeship Standard: Engineering Technician – Level 3

Training Provider: Make UK

Closing date: 9 July 2025 - please upload a CV with your application.

Eligibility: The training delivered in apprenticeships is funded through the apprenticeship levy which is subject toDepartment for Education funding rulesfor apprenticeships. When reviewing applications the University and the training provider will be checking candidates meet thiseligibility criteria. Further information is available on ourwebpage.

You have normally been a resident in the UK for the last 3 years. For exemptions please refer to the government funding rules for apprenticeships.

Our offer to you

People are at the heart of what we are and do.

The University of Birmingham is proud to have been a part of the City of Birmingham and the wider region for over 100 years, andweare equally proud to be recognised as a leading global university.We want to attract talented people from across the city and beyond, support them to succeed, and celebrate their success.

We are committed to helping the people who work here todevelopthrough our sector-leading Birmingham Professional programmewhichprovides allprofessionalservices staff with development opportunities and the encouragement to reach their full potential.With almost 5,000professionalservices jobs in a wide-range of functionsin Edgbaston andin our campus inDubai, there are plenty of opportunities foryou to be able to develop yourcareer at the University.

We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of staff and that diversity is a source of strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation, and debate.We warmly welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is at the heart of who and what we are,and how we work.

Supporting our people to achieve a healthy work/life balance is important both to our employees andtothe success of the University and, depending on the role, we offer avarietyof flexible working arrangements. We therefore welcome discussions on all forms of flexible working.In addition, you will receive a generous package of benefits including 40 dayspaid holidaya year, one paid day a year for volunteering, occupational sick pay, and a pension scheme. We also have three high quality subsidised day nurseries.

The University is situated in leafy Edgbaston and there are excellent transport links to our beautiful campus, including main bus routes and a train station on site.On campus we have a state-of-the-art sports centre with pool, shops,places to eat and drink,our own art gallery, museum and botanical gardens.

Find out more about thebenefits of working for the Universityof Birmingham

Apprenticeship context

The School of Engineering is developing and supporting the next generation of engineers to lead the response to the key societal challenges of the 21st century. This is through producing world-leading research that is impactful for industry and wider society, and which addresses the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. They work with public and private sector to influence decision-making and help shape the future infrastructure of the UK and wider world.

Apprenticeship summary

The apprentice will have a fantastic opportunity to be involved in teaching and research across the School of Engineering where you will learn to perform technical support duties and be trained in the use of a range equipment and techniques, under the day-to-day supervision of experienced technical staff as designated by the technical managers. You will attend college block release with Make UK

Make UK

The first year is block release at the college with 13 catch up weeks at the University, the second year will consist of a number releases at Make with the 3-4th years following a pre-determined programme of formal training with the University towards your End Point Assessment.

University of Birmingham

While in the School of Engineering the post holder will be given the opportunity to cement their learning from Make with a program that will involve working alongside experienced technicians across the School of Engineering, learning techniques and processes that can work towards the End Point Assessment.

There will be the opportunity to undertake specialist courses, tailored towards a technician in engineering.

You will also get the chance to be involved in the varied program of activities both on and off campus run by the Universities apprenticeship team, with regular opportunities to mix with other apprentices from across the University.

During this apprenticeship you will learn the following duties:

Carry out specified techniques, tests or experiments as directed;

Identify simple problems and resolve and recognise when to refer issues to your manager;

Maintain accurate records and draft routine documentation related to your duties;

Ensure the health, safety and cleanliness of immediate work area, by encouraging staff and students to comply with all basic University / College Health & Safety policies and reporting any issues to your line manager, technical manager, laboratory manager or College Safety Advisor as appropriate;

Confirm that all required assessments are in place, approved and up to date;

Carry out regular maintenance processes as appropriate and ensuring records are maintained;

Report any breaches or non-compliance with health and safety procedures to the Line Manager, Technical Manager, Laboratory Manager or College Safety Advisor;

Ensuring waste disposal is carried out correctly for laboratory, recycled and general waste;

Adopt a proactive attitude to assisting with and implementing carbon reduction and energy saving measures;

Assisting with stock level control and informing Line Manager when replacements are required;

Receipt and correct storage of consumables and chemical reagents;

Reporting any problems with equipment or services to the line manager or colleague as appropriate;

You will treat everyone with dignity and respect, supporting equality and valuing diversity;

You will complete any other duties as may be reasonably required by either the Line Manager or Technical Managers.

Engage fully with the University of Birmingham apprenticeship scheme, attending mandatory group days and contributing to the successful promotion of the scheme by representing your department in a positive manner.

This apprenticeship would suit:

This post would suit someone with a keen interest in engineering who is looking to develop a career as a technician at one of the UKs leading Universities.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Experience

• At least 5 GCSEs (A*- C / 4-9 or equivalent) including Mathematics, English and preferably Physics.
• An enthusiastic, flexible and keen learner who is reliable and dedicated to an apprenticeship.
• Positive service attitude and shows courtesy in dealing with others.
• Ability to organise and manage own workload after consultation with supervisor and demonstrate flexibility in terms of work practices/requirements.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to learn and understand how diversity considerations affect own area.
• Basic understating of commonly used software packages.
• An enquiring mind with an aptitude to solve mechanical problems

Career Pathway

On completion of this apprenticeship, you may be able to progress into one of the following roles:

Teaching Technician

Research Technician

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View our staff values and behaviourshere

We believe there is no such thing as a 'typical' member of University of Birmingham staff and that diversity in its many forms is a strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation and debate at the heart of University life. We are committed to proactively addressing the barriers experienced by some groups in our community and are proud to hold Athena SWAN, Race Equality Charter and Disability Confident accreditations. We have an Equality Diversity and Inclusion Centre that focuses on continuously improving the University as a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We are also committed to sustainability, which is a key part of our strategy.You can find out more about our work to create a fairer university for everyoneon our website .