Senior Technician in Electrical Engineering

Northumbria University; Belford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research university is looking for a skilled Senior Technician to provide essential technical support in Electrical Engineering. You will be responsible for facility management, health and safety compliance, and training staff and students. The ideal candidate will hold a degree or equivalent experience and demonstrate strong technical skills. The role promises a supportive and flexible working environment, contributing to an enriching educational experience for students.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working arrangements

Excellent pension schemes

Qualifications

• Experience providing technical support in Electrical Engineering.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations.
• Capable of managing specialist facilities and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for teaching and research.
• Supervise adherence to Health and Safety standards.
• Plan and manage specialist facility operations.
• Deliver training and instructional sessions.
• Lead and supervise technical staff.

Skills

Technical support in Electrical Engineering

Health & Safety compliance

Facility and equipment management

Training and instruction

Leadership and supervision

Collaboration

Education

Degree level qualification or equivalent professional experience

Job description

We're looking for a skilled Senior Technician to join our dynamic team within the Faculty of Science and Environment. As a Senior Technician, you will provide essential technical support for both research and teaching in the School of Engineering, Physics and Mathematics (EPM). You'll play a key role in the operation, maintenance and development of facilities in the Electrical Engineering laboratories, collaborating closely with academic and technical colleagues to deliver an exceptional experience for our students at our Newcastle Campus. To be successful in the role, you will have the following skills and experience:

Key responsibilities

• Technical Support & Expertise: Provide specialist technical support in Electrical Engineering for teaching, research, enterprise, and CPD activities, including preparation, operation, and maintenance of equipment and materials.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Supervise routine procedures and ensure adherence to Health and Safety at Work (HSAW) standards within specialist facilities. Create, implement and carry out maintenance schedules of specialist equipment.
• Facility & Equipment Management: Plan, develop, and maintain specialist facilities, including layout design, costing, resourcing, and managing the asset register and loan systems.
• Training & Instruction: Advise, assist, and deliver demonstrations or training sessions to staff and students on specialist equipment, methods, and safety procedures; produce learning materials and guides.
• Leadership & Supervision: Lead, supervise, and manage technical staff and/or facilities, participate in recruitment, and contribute to continuous development of processes and facilities.
• Flexibility & Collaboration: Work collaboratively across departments, maintain professional body accreditation, and be available for occasional off‑site, evening, or weekend work.
• Qualified to degree level or equivalent professional experience in one or more of the practice‑based subjects offered by the Faculty. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne and London, we are an on‑campus organisation and offer flexible hours and location where the role allows.

We pride ourselves on diversity and inclusivity, holding numerous awards for gender and race equality, disability confidence, and research excellence. We also hold the HR Excellence in Research award for implementing the concordat supporting the career Development of Researchers and are members of the Euraxess initiative to deliver information and support to professional researchers. The University has implemented a range of flexible working arrangements, and we are happy to explore candidate requirements as part of the recruitment process.

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