INF121-26 - Technical Assistant (workshops)

University of Staffordshire Business Engagement; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Staffordshire Business Engagement is seeking a proactive Technical Assistant to support a range of workshop environments at Stoke Campus. The role focuses on maintaining safe, orderly spaces and providing practical support to technical, academic and student users.

The successful candidate will help with day‑to‑day workshop operations, health and safety procedures, stock management and the preparation of materials for Teaching and Learning activities.

Qualifications

• Organised and reliable with the ability to work across multiple workshop environments.
• Effective communication with students, academic staff and colleagues.
• Customer‑focused and approachable, with a positive manner.
• Willing to develop knowledge across creative and technical disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and organise workshop spaces and housekeeping.
• Monitor health, safety and PPE procedures across workshops.
• Assist with stock checks, inventory management and procurement.
• Prepare materials and resources for TI sessions and teaching activities.
• Support set‑up of teaching activities and assist students as needed.
• Provide frontline support to users and direct to specialist staff when required.
• Assist with basic servicing of workshop equipment and resources.
• Contribute to risk assessments and SOPs in health and safety.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

Customer focus

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Job description

Technical Assistant (workshops)

Location: Stoke Campus

Salary: £25,249 to £28,031 Per Annum - Full Time Permanent

Release Date: Friday 07 August 2026

Closing Date: Monday 24 August 2026

Interview Date: Tuesday 08 September 2026

Reference: INF121-26

About The Role

We are seeking a proactive and enthusiastic Technical Assistant to join our Technical Services team supporting a diverse range of specialist workshop environments. This exciting role provides an opportunity to work across multiple technical areas including wood, metal, resin, print, ceramics and fashion workshops, supporting teaching, learning and creative practice.

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining safe, organised and effective workshop environments while providing practical support to technical, academic and student users.

Main Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to‑day maintenance, organisation and housekeeping of workshop spaces.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of health and safety procedures across workshop areas.
• Monitor the correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and promote safe working practices.
• Contribute to the development and review of risk assessments, safe operating procedures (SOPs) and other health and safety documentation.
• Support stock control activities, including stock checks, inventory management and ordering of materials and consumables.
• Assist technical staff with the preparation of materials, equipment and resources for Technical Instruction (TI) sessions.
• Support academic staff with the set‑up and preparation of teaching and learning activities.
• Provide frontline support to students using workshop facilities, responding to routine technical enquiries and signposting users to appropriate specialist assistance when required.
• Assist with the preparation, maintenance and basic servicing of workshop equipment and resources.
• Help maintain high standards of cleanliness, security and operational readiness across all workshop environments.

About You

• Organised, reliable and able to work across multiple workshop environments.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of health, safety and housekeeping.
• Able to communicate effectively with students, academic staff and technical colleagues.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a wider technical team.
• Customer‑focused with a positive and approachable manner.
• Willing to develop knowledge and skills across a range of creative and technical disciplines.

Right to Work

This role does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship

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In return for your contributions to the work of our University, you'll be based from one of our industry leading campuses, enjoying a range of benefits exclusive to members of our community and contributing to our vision, value and culture. Before you apply, take an opportunity to learn more about us by visiting the links above.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Staffordshire University is committed to promoting and enabling a positive culture where staff, students and visitors are confident to be their authentic selves. We focus on inclusion as a way to ensure equality of opportunity for all our people and to demonstrate our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Human Rights.

We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief or identity, recognising the benefits a diverse organisation can bring for the University.

We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) people, who are currently under‑represented in the University workforce.