Technical Officer

The University Of South Wales; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Wales, based at the Upper Glyntaff Campus in Pontypridd, is seeking a Senior Technical Officer with electrical and electronic skills to support teaching activities in its electrical/electronic workshops and laboratories.

Based on-site, you will be responsible for maintaining facilities in a newly built building opening in September 2026 and will work closely with academic staff and students. A proactive, organized team player is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Electrical/electronic engineering knowledge and skills required.
• Strong ability to work in a team and communicate effectively.
• Organised, proactive and able to manage workshop facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in electrical/electronic workshops and laboratories to support teaching staff and students.
• Maintain and operate electrical/electronic workshops and laboratories in a newly built building opening in September 2026.
• Support practical teaching activities and ensure safe, efficient workshop operations.

Job description

Senior Technical Officer - Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Company: University of South Wales

Salary: £29,588 to £33,951 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Pontypridd, CF37 1DL

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 29 Sept 2026

Closing date: 13 Oct 2026

Summary

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.

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.

For an informal conversation about this post please contact [e-mail] (H&S and Technical Operations Manager).

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.