Senior Technical Officer (CDIO)

University of Hertfordshire; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking an experienced Technical Officer to support engineering classes and student projects. Responsibilities include preparing materials and demonstrating engineering tools in innovative CDIO studios. Candidates should have proven laboratory experience and a solid understanding of mechanical principles. A minimum of A-levels or equivalent qualifications is required, with a preference for candidates holding higher qualifications. The role offers competitive pay and opportunities for personal and professional development.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Access to professional development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a laboratory/workshop environment.
• Understanding of mechanical principles.
• Ability to demonstrate and explain equipment use.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials for practical and short course classes.
• Demonstrate safe use of engineering tools.
• Support students in designing and manufacturing projects.

Skills

Laboratory/workshop experience

Mechanical principles

Good communication skills

Flexibility and teamwork

Education

A-levels or equivalent qualifications

Degree or HNC/HND qualification

Tools

Engineering tools and equipment

Job description

FTE: 1.0fte (working 37 hours per week) although job share and 0.8fte (29.6 hours per week) would be considered

Duration of Contract: Permanent

Annual Leave: 25 days (pro rata) plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year

Location: College Lane Campus, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

We are a committed equal opportunities employer and we particularly encourage applications from applicants who may wish to job share or work part time, as well as from women candidates to reflect staff under‑representation, where it exists, and our diverse student cohort.

Main duties and responsibilities

The role entails the preparation of materials and equipment for practical, commercial and short course classes as required in one or more areas of the School. This mainly involves support for our specialist techniques in our CDIO studios. These are our new spaces for students to get innovative in their engineering, to Conceive, Design, Implement and Operate their own creative solutions using a range of engineering and prototyping approaches. While the CDIO spaces will be your main hub, you will have opportunity to engage with challenges across our undergraduate and postgraduate portfolio and occasionally support in other areas within the School. On a day to day basis you will be involved in demonstrating the safe use of practical engineering tools, demonstrating competence across a range of technical equipment alongside an opportunity to showcase some of your more specialist skills that could motivate and enthuse our students, generating that creative spark especially as it relates to robotic systems!

Skills and experience required

You will need proven professional experience of working in a general laboratory/workshop environment, ideally with students in the FE or HE sector. You will have an understanding of mechanical principles and will be able to demonstrate and explain the use of equipment to assist students with designing and manufacturing across a range of subject areas including our Aerospace, Automotive and Mechanical cohorts.

As we work both independently and within a team, you’ll be flexible in your approach and attitude, with a client‑oriented approach and able to prioritise to meet deadlines. Good communication and interpersonal skills are key.

Qualifications required

You will hold a minimum of A‑levels or equivalent qualifications or have equivalent proven experience. A recognised qualification in an appropriate subject at degree or HNC/HND level or equivalent is desirable.

Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Click the 'Apply' button above. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.

Internal applicants – please ensure you apply via your employee self‑service portal.

We regret that we are unable to offer UKVI sponsorship for this post; applicants will either hold UK Right to Work or demonstrate access to UK Right to Work before an offer is made.

Contact Details/Informal Enquiries

Violet Lindblom, Principal Technical Officer, [e-mail]

Closing Date

17 December 2025

Interview date

To be advised

Pay range

£28,778 to £32,080 pa (or pro rata if applicable) by annual increments on achieving designated skills and experience, UH5