Senior Technical Officer - Electrical/Electronic Engineering

University of South Wales; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of South Wales is seeking a Senior Technical Officer for Electrical/Electronic Engineering based at the Upper Glyntaff Campus, Pontypridd. The role focuses on providing technical support in electrical/electronic workshops and laboratories for students and staff, contributing to high-quality practical teaching in a newly built facility opening in September 2026.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative team, bring organisational strengths, and be proactive in workshop

Qualifications

• Strong electrical and electronic skills suitable for workshops and laboratories.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in electrical/electronic workshops and laboratories to support academic staff and students.
• Support practical teaching activities and maintain electrical/electronic workshops in a new building opening in Sept 2026.

Skills

Electrical/Electronic skills

Job description

Senior Technical Officer - Electrical/Electronic Engineering

An opportunity has arisen within the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science at the University of South Wales for the appointment of a Senior Technical Officer with electrical and electronic skills.

Based at the Upper Glyntaff Campus, Pontypridd, this role will provide you with the opportunity where you can utilise your range of electrical/electronic skills to provide technical expertise in electrical/electronic workshops/laboratories supporting academic staff and students.

We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Senior Technical Officer to support practical teaching activities and maintain our electrical/electronic workshops/laboratories in a newly built building opening in September 2026. The ideal candidate will be:

A strong team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Adaptable, resilient, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment.

Organised and detail-oriented, with a proactive approach to workshop/laboratory management.

Join our collaborative and forward-thinking team and help provide a high-quality learning experience for our students.

This is a full time, permanent post. For an informal conversation about this post please contact [e-mail] (H&S and Technical Operations Manager).

If you are a successful candidate and this position will be your first professional services role at the University (or you are currently employed by PSS Ltd), you will be employed by Professional and Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of South Wales, which provides services to the University and Colleges.

Discover the advantages of working with us at USW: https://tinyurl.com/PSSatUSW

USW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All those working at the University are expected to share this commitment.

We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment. Where colleagues can be themselves and every person is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and communities, especially with regards to age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race and religion and/or belief. We benchmark our success through equality accreditations with Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Stonewall and Disability Confident.

If you’re a Welsh learner or a Welsh speaker, we’d be delighted to receive your application. At USW, you’ll have access to Welsh courses to enable you to develop your Welsh skills further, in order to provide a bilingual service to our students, colleagues and the public.

We welcome applications in Welsh and English. Applications in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those made in English.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Company: University of South Wales

Hours: Full-time

Location: Pontypridd, CF37 1DL

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 6 Nov 2026

Closing date: 13 Nov 2026

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