Technician (Electronics Workshop)

Loughborough University; Loughborough; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off

Hybrid working options

On-site facilities

Job summary

Loughborough University is seeking a Technician (Electronics Workshop) to support the daily operation of the School's technical facilities, ensure health and safety compliance, and maintain efficient use of electronics equipment across workshops.

The role requires electronics workshop experience, the ability to diagnose and repair equipment, and clear communication with diverse audiences. It is campus-based in Loughborough with a salary from £29,588 to £34,610 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory, workshop or technical facility, specifically engineering/electronics.
• Ability to diagnose, repair and modify electronic equipment.
• Ability to communicate complex information to a range of audiences in electronics.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing work environments.

Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate daily operation of School technical facilities.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations in electronics workshops.
• Contribute to effective use of equipment, facilities and resources.

Skills

Electronics workshop experience

Diagnostics and repair

Clear communication

Adaptability

Job description

The University is dedicated to supporting an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment - to create better futures, together. The diverse backgrounds, characteristics and opinions within our community are our great strength and are key to our pursuit of delivering educational excellence, enterprise, research and professional services. We welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds and minoritized groups as they are currently under-represented within our community.

We recognise the value of a fulfilling and balanced work and personal life which promotes wellbeing. We seek to support colleagues in achieving this balance and have family-friendly policies, flexible working arrangements and many roles can be suitable for dynamic working arrangement. This includes considering applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible.

We are proud to be a Real Living Wage Employer—so much so that we go beyond the standard, providing additional supplementary payments at specific pay points to further support our employees' financial wellbeing. Further information about the Loughborough Real Living Wage Supplement can be found on our HR webpage .

Loughborough University is a UKVI Sponsor. Some individuals may require sponsorship to enable them to apply for a visa to provide them with the right to work in the UK. Please note certain roles are not eligible for sponsorship. For further information and eligibility please visit the UKVI website .

Job details

Job title Technician (Electronics Workshop) Job reference REQ260689 Date posted 18/09/2026 Application closing date 08/10/2026 Location Loughborough Package Technical and Teaching Specialist grade 5 from £29,588 to £34,610 per annum. Subject to annual pay award.

Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering

Full Time, Open ended, Campus based

About the University

Universities are one of this country’s greatest assets. We’re educators, employers, innovators and pioneers. We shape culture and society.

At Loughborough, we strive for better, think differently, challenge convention and take action. We are passionate about finding solutions to the major problems faced by society and the planet, and we create opportunities for those with the drive, the ambition, and the determination to apply themselves in the pursuit of better.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for:

The postholder(s) will work as part of a specialised team to support and co-ordinate the daily operation of School technical facilities, using their knowledge and expertise to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and the effective use of technical facilities, equipment and resources. These positions provide an invaluable contribution to the learning, teaching and research aims of the School.

About You

• Experience of working in a laboratory, workshop or other technical facility, specifically engineering / electronics
• Ability to undertake diagnostic testing, repair and modification of electronic equipment
• Ability to communicate complex information in an effective and engaging way to a range of audiences, specifically in the area of electronics.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to a changing work environment.

For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification .

Closing Date: 08 October 2026

Our Benefits

At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include:

• Time off - generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme.
• Where you work - access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
• Financial Wellbeing - competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities.
• Support for you and those close to you - through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options.
• Health and Wellbeing - discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support.
• Travel and sustainability - access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting.

Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.