Technician (Data & Engineering Infrastructure)

BTA; Belfast; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading university in Northern Ireland is seeking a Technician for Data & Engineering Infrastructure. This part-time role involves providing technical support and guidance to staff and students, ensuring effective use of digital infrastructure. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in a computing or engineering environment, with strong workshop and laboratory skills.

Benefits

Flexible working

Family friendly working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in Engineering/Computing environment.
• High level skills in technical specialism.
• Ability to provide guidance on specialist equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and guidance to staff and students.
• Assist in teaching, research, and other activities.
• Manage external suppliers and technical resources.

Skills

Technical support

Workshop skills

Laboratory skills

Health & Safety procedures

Digital infrastructure setup

Education

ONC/HNC in Computing/Engineering

Job description

We and our partners process data for the following purposes Personalised advertising and content, advertising and content measurement, audience research and services development , Store and/or access information on a device

Role: Technician (Data & Engineering Infrastructure)
Department: School of Engineering
Grade: 5 (£28,381 - £31,654)
Responsible to: Technical Planning and Development Manager
Campus: Belfast

(Fixed-term for 6 months / Part-time 0.6 FTE - 3 days per week)

Closing date: 29th May 2025 at 23:30
Reference number: 035968

- ABOUT US -

We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation, and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social, and cultural development of Northern Ireland. Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation and technology and knowledge transfer.

- THE ROLE -

To provide technical support, advice, guidance and instruction to staff and students, for teaching, research, and other activities of the school. Further information can be found in the candidate briefing document, which is available to download on the UU jobs webpage.

- ABOUT YOU -

- ONC/HNC or equivalent in a Computing/Engineering discipline, and/or specific qualifications or courses completed relating to the skills and equipment relevant to the post.
- Experience and maintenance in an Engineering and/or Computing environment to include digital infrastructure setup, repair, and configuration.
- Experience of relevant Health & Safety procedures to include completing and implementing risk assessment procedures.
- Experience of dealing with external suppliers, technical support, and resource management for Engineering and/or Computing environment.
- High level skills in own technical specialism to include:
Comprehensive workshop and/or laboratory skills.
Technical knowledge and experience in the use of specialist equipment.
Ability to provide technical guidance, advice, and instruction in the use of specialist equipment and systems to include HPC infrastructure.
- Willingness to undertake duties which may involve light lifting, travel between campuses, and work outside normal hours on occasion where necessary to meet the needs of the post.

Ulster University holds a Silver Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality. You can read more about what this means on our University website. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.

• Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
• Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Belfast
• Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Belfast / Northern Ireland
• Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
• Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Belfast
• Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Belfast / Northern Ireland