Senior Technician (Farm)

Nottingham Trent University; Illinois; On-site; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation on campus

Job summary

Nottingham Trent University at Brackenhurst Campus is seeking a Senior Technician (Farm) to support teaching delivery, demonstrate equipment and techniques, and provide guidance to students on FE and HE courses. Create a positive, industry-relevant learning environment to enhance the employability prospects of students.

You will help maintain livestock health, crop production and machinery, work safely, and connect with internal and external networks to enhance delivery.

Qualifications

• Provide technical support and guidance to academic colleagues within the farm resource.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching delivery and demonstrate equipment and techniques to students on FE and HE courses.
• Create a positive, industry-relevant learning environment to enhance employability prospects of students.
• Ensure staff and students work in a safe environment and escalate issues as needed.
• Maintain high standards of livestock health, crop production and machinery operation and maintenance.

Job description

Job reference: 552225

Location: Brackenhurst Campus

Employment type: Permanent Contract

Team: Animal and Environmental Sciences

Closing date: 20/11/2026

School / Directorate: School of Animal Rural and Environmental Sciences

Salary / Grade Grade F (£29,352 - £33,739 p.a. pro rata)

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Senior Technician (Farm)

Salary- £28,608 - £32,089 per annum

Full time/Permanent

About The Role

As a member of the Farm Technical Team, support teaching delivery and demonstrate equipment and techniques providing support and guidance to students on our FE and HE courses. Create a positive, industry-relevant learning environment to enhance the employability prospects of students. Provide technical support and guidance to academic colleagues within the farm resource. Ensure all staff and students are working within a safe environment and elevate issues where necessary. Working within the team, ensure a high standard of livestock health and welfare, crop production and machinery operation and maintenance. Identify appropriate personal development opportunities and actively keep up to date with relevant discipline knowledge, trends and technology, and apply this learning to practices. Connect with relevant internal and external networks and use these contacts to enhance delivery. Be a team player and support others in creating a positive environment.

Special Requirements For The Role

• Accommodation included with the expectation to live on campus to fulfil the requirements of the role.
• Emergency on call for the Farm resource outside of core hours.
• Working weekends and Bank Holidays on a rota.
• Occasional lone working and late-night checks.

Interview Date: TBC

About Us

NTU’s Brackenhurst Campus has been at the heart of land‑based education for over 70 years. As the rural campus of Nottingham Trent University and home to the School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Sciences, we are passionate about the countryside, farming, and shaping the future of the sector. Our mission is to develop industry‑ready, career‑focused graduates equipped with cutting‑edge skills, scientific expertise and hands‑on experience.

As a small and friendly School, we’re proud of our committed academic and professional teams. Our staff are active researchers and practitioners who work closely with students to help them achieve their ambitions.

For any informal queries about the role or the ARES team, please contact Neil Hodgson (Farm Manager) at [e-mail].

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We’ll look after you with ongoing support, good development opportunities and a competitive salary that rewards your contribution. We also offer generous holidays, flexible working options, a pension scheme, great facilities and wide range of savings, discounts and benefits. Find out more about the range of benefits we offer.

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Safe and Inclusive

At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. By championing positive wellbeing, we promote an environment where all can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.

Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system however, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. For more information visit the Government Skilled Worker visa support page. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.

Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.

Safeguarding Statement

Nottingham Trent University is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all colleagues to share this commitment.

If you are successful, you will be required to undertake an enhanced application and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The post for which you are applying is exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 requiring any spent convictions to be declared. Any information you provide will be treated in confidence and only used when considering your suitability for the post. Before you apply we recommend you ensure you are able to supply the documentation listed on the DBS website

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