Senior Technician

Coventry University; Coventry; On-site; GBP 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Employers Pension Contribution

30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days

BUPA Cash Plan

Discounts across High Street/Online Retailers

Job summary

An educational institution in Coventry is seeking a Senior Technician to support Hydrogen research. This role involves enhancing engineering capabilities and maintaining laboratory facilities. The ideal candidate has experience in engineering support, operates various equipment safely, and possesses strong interpersonal skills. A range of benefits and a temporary contract are offered.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated engineering technical support experience in a laboratory environment.
• Competent in safe operation of mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Ability to share technical knowledge effectively with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering capabilities in Hydrogen research.
• Maintain and develop Hydrogen laboratory facilities.
• Test performance of fuel cell system components.

Skills

Mechanical equipment operation

Electrical equipment operation

Instrumentation skills

Fluid engineering activities

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Calibration equipment

Testing tools for fuel cells

Job description

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Our Mission

Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. Driven by our passion and belief that through education, equity, and innovation our students, people, and communities are empowered to transform their lives and the world around them. Our people are the key to our success and each role within the group plays a key role in shaping the world around us.

The Role

As Senior Technician you will support and enhance our engineering capabilities and expertise in Hydrogen research by supporting the development and maintenance of our Hydrogen laboratory facilities.

At the C-ALPS we have world-class Hydrogen energy research facilities. To transition to clean growth, Hydrogen will be key. This is where this role supports our research, by developing our research test facilities.

Examples of our current engineering research projects, and how you can support us, are:

• Testing the performance of peripheral fuel cell system components (Balance of Plant)

• Developing innovative sensor arrays for the health monitoring of fuel cell stacks

• Evaluating novel materials for Hydrogen fuel cells and electrolysers

Our Successful Candidate

As a Senior Technician you will demonstrate previous experience of providing engineering technical support for research and development/or instrumentation in a laboratory environment using a wide range of equipment related to fluid engineering activities.

You will be competent in the safe and effective operation of a range of mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment and instrumentation and field–based equipment, including experience of commissioning, calibrating, and maintaining a wide range of laboratory equipment in these areas.

You will also require strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work with students and staff at all levels, sharing your technical knowledge effectively.

The Benefits

As a staff member of Coventry University, you will have a access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits which includes:

• Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
• 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
• BUPA Cash Plan
• CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers

Our Culture

As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Education, Research, and Engineering

• Industries

  Research Services and Engineering Services

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