Technician - Sports & Exercise Science

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY; Jersey Marine; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Swansea University is seeking an experienced Technician in Sport & Exercise Science to join the Faculty Professional Services Directorate. You will support teaching sessions, maintain and calibrate specialist equipment, and help ensure facilities operate safely and efficiently.

You will work with academics, researchers and students, contribute to experiments and fieldwork, and assist with procurement to keep equipment available.

Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratories and facilities for teaching and demonstrations.
• Maintain, service and calibrate specialist equipment across Sport & Exercise Science facilities.
• Provide expert technical assistance to users during practical sessions and research activities.
• Assist with procurement to ensure equipment and materials are available when needed.
• Adhere to health, safety and sustainability standards and university policies.

Job description

Swansea University is seeking a Technician (Sport & Exercise Science) to join our Faculty Professional Services Directorate and provide high-quality technical support across teaching and research activities. Based within the Faculty of Science and Engineering, you will play a key role in ensuring Sport & Exercise Science facilities operate safely, efficiently and to a high professional standard.

Working closely with academic staff, researchers, students and fellow technicians, you will support the day-to-day delivery of practical teaching sessions, research activities and demonstrations. This includes preparing laboratories and facilities, maintaining, servicing and calibrating specialist equipment, and providing expert advice and hands-on technical assistance to users.

You will contribute to the development and adaptation of experiments, support fieldwork and site visits when required, and assist with procurement processes to ensure equipment and materials are available when needed. A strong commitment to health, safety and sustainability is essential, as you will help promote excellent standards and ensure compliance with university policies and procedures.

As part of a collaborative, multi-skilled technical team, you will be encouraged to share expertise across disciplines and support colleagues during busy periods or absences, helping to build resilience across the university. Swansea University is a proud signatory of the Technician Commitment, and this role offers opportunities to engage in professional development, networking and continuous skills enhancement within both the higher education and wider science & engineering sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated technician to make a meaningful contribution to student experience, research excellence and technical innovation in Sport & Exercise Science.