Senior Technician (Redeployment List Candidates Only)

City University London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned learning institution in Greater London is looking for an engineering technician to provide technical engineering support primarily in the Civil Engineering Department. The ideal candidate will have a BTEC NC/HNC or equivalent, with experience in laboratory settings. Responsibilities include preparing equipment for research and teaching, as well as manufacturing equipment. Strong organizational skills and additional surveying and manufacturing abilities are desirable. The role offers excellent salary and benefits.

Benefits

Sector-leading salary

Comprehensive training and development

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in laboratory and experimental work required.
• Ability to provide specialist technical support.
• Strong organisational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to teaching and research areas.
• Prepare and maintain equipment for research and teaching.
• Manufacture equipment as needed.

Skills

Organisational skills

Surveying skills

Manufacturing skills

Education

BTEC NC/HNC or equivalent

Job description

The School Technical Support Team is seeking an engineering technician to provide technical engineering support. This post will be primarily based in the Civil Engineering Department, which includes the school's undergraduate engineering science laboratories.

The successful candidate will provide technical support to a range of teaching and research areas and will interact with staff and students at all levels, from undergraduates to doctoral research students. Activities will include the preparation and maintenance of equipment for research and teaching in addition to the manufacture of equipment.

Candidates should possess at least a BTEC NC/HNC or equivalent certificate with demonstrable experience in laboratory and experimental work. Additionally, you should be able to provide specialist technical support predominantly in the civil engineering laboratories but also in the general engineering science laboratories.

Strong organisational skills will be essential with additional surveying and or manufacturing skills also being desirable.

About the University

City St George's, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George's, University of London into one institution.

The combined university is one of the largest suppliers of the health workforce in the capital, as well as one of the largest higher education destinations for London students.

Combining a breadth of disciplines across health, business, law, creativity, communications, science and technology, we are creating a 'health powerhouse' for students, researchers, the NHS and partners in uniting a world-leading specialist health university.

The University has a long tradition in Civil Engineering and has always been involved in industry relevant experimental research. The Department of Civil Engineering delivers undergraduate courses in civil and structural engineering and MSc courses in civil engineering structures, construction management and temporary works.

City St George's operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants and offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.

City St George's, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.