Hygiene & Support Technician

University of Nottingham; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nottingham is seeking a Hygiene & Support Technician for its Bio-Support Unit. This permanent, full-time role involves cleaning and preparing equipment in an animal research facility, ensuring operational efficiency and high customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates should demonstrate good time management, communication, and teamwork skills, with a focus on cleanliness and infection control.

Qualifications

• Good communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• Numerate and detail-oriented.
• Understanding of cleanliness and infection control is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support technical staff by cleaning and preparing equipment.
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ensure smooth operation of the Bio-Support Unit.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Job description

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Salary: £23,751 to £24,360 per annum pro-rata depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.

Area: Bio-Support Unit

Location: University Park

Closing Date: Sunday 08 June 2025

Reference: MED139225

The University of Nottingham is seeking a Cleaning and Support Technician to work in our busy animal research facility. In this role, you will support technical staff by cleaning and preparing equipment across the University. You should be able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating good time management skills.

As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for your area of work and capable of working independently after initial training. Cross-site working will be required, and you will be part of a team that ensures the smooth operation of the Bio-Support Unit, maintaining high customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

You should be numerate, detail-oriented, and able to meet high customer expectations. An understanding of cleanliness and infection control is advantageous. We encourage ongoing development and training. Experience in a similar role is not necessary, but good communication and teamwork skills are essential.

This is a permanent, full-time position (36.26 hours/week).

Our university values diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from various backgrounds. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and proud to be the first university to achieve Athena Swan Gold Award. We provide support throughout the application and interview process and offer a range of benefits. We also assist international applicants with relocation to the UK. Note that this position does not qualify for UK Visas & Immigration sponsorship for Skilled Worker visas, so only applicants with the right to work in the UK will be considered.

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