Technician

L1 Energy; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Leicester is seeking a Technician to join the Technical & Research Infrastructure Services team, supporting teaching and research in the School of Heritage and Culture. You will prepare facilities and equipment for teaching sessions, and provide technical guidance to users.

The role covers fieldwork activities and specialist equipment, plus procurement, stock management and maintaining high health and safety standards in laboratories and field environments.

Qualifications

• Formal technical or scientific education at ONC/NVQ3 level or equivalent.
• Knowledge of laboratory and fieldwork best practices and health and safety requirements.
• Experience with procuring equipment and consumables from suppliers.
• Experience implementing safe systems of work, including COSHH procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare facilities and equipment for teaching sessions and field activities.
• Provide technical guidance to staff and students.
• Maintain equipment records and stock in laboratories and field environments.
• Support fieldwork activities and ensure safety and compliance.
• Assist with procurement, stock management and ordering of consumables.
• Contribute to health and safety standards across teaching and research activities.

Skills

Health & safety

Communication

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Independent working

Team player

Education

ONC/NVQ3 level or equivalent

Job description

About the role

Are you an organised, practical and customer-focused technician with experience of supporting teaching, research or field-based activities?

We are looking for a Technician to join our Technical & Research Infrastructure Services team, supporting the teaching and research activities of the School of Heritage and Culture. This varied role will involve supporting laboratory teaching, open-access facilities, fieldwork activities and specialist equipment, with a particular focus on geomatics and geophysical survey facilities.

Working closely with academic staff, students and fellow technicians, you will prepare facilities and equipment for teaching sessions, provide technical guidance to users, maintain equipment and records, support fieldwork activities, and help ensure that laboratories and field environments operate safely and effectively. You will also contribute to research support activities, assist with procurement and stock management, and play an active role in maintaining high standards of health and safety.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with technical or scientific training and experience within archaeology, heritage, fieldwork or a related environment to contribute to both teaching and research activities in a supportive and collaborative setting.

About you

• Technical or scientific education to ONC, NVQ3 level or equivalent.
• Experience working within archaeology or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of laboratory and fieldwork best practice and health and safety requirements.
• Experience of working with suppliers and procuring equipment and consumables.
• Experience of supporting safe systems of work, including COSHH procedures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to support staff and students effectively.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.
• A commitment to the University's values of being inclusive, inspiring and impactful.

Experience of geomatics and geophysical survey, archaeological fieldwork, a degree in archaeology or a related subject, and a current UK driving licence would be advantageous.

Additional information

As part of the University's ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members.

More information regarding secondments can be found here-.

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people's lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you'll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.

We're committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Vacancy terms

Full-time, fixed term contract covering maternity till 15 November 2027 or till the return of the post holder.