Senior Technician

2 months ago


Kingston upon Thames, Greater London, United Kingdom Kingston University Full time

You will provide practical and operational support to the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment (ECE), mainly in Electronics and Robotics, in support of teaching, projects, research and consultancy. You will also support the organisation, co-ordination and supervision of a range of specialist technical functions and operations.

The role will be responsible for organising, coordinating and supervising the use of equipment in the Electronics and Robotics laboratory with regards to day-to-day use, operation, servicing, maintenance, testing and the monitoring of safety requirements.

The role will also be responsible for reviewing practices and processes and recommending improvements. Providing practical support and assistance to students and staff. you will train/instruct/demonstrate to students, researchers, and academics and support staff on all aspects of the relevant automotive equipment, including its use, application, theory and relevant techniques.

The Person

The successful candidate will have good interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) and good organisational skills with the ability to plan and prioritise workload.

You will be able to work as an individual or as a team member and have the ability to make and maintain accurate records. You will also possess a reasonable level of IT skills and have good analytical and problem solving skills.

The Faculty

There are few faculties across the UK university landscape as varied in their scope. We teach and research across a wide range of subjects, allowing for real cross-discipline innovation and creativity.

Our lecturers are experts – working at the forefront of their fields and actively engaged in research so they can bring advanced knowledge to their teaching. Our state-of-the-art facilities include specialist laboratories, a public outreach centre, a specialist virtual reality centre, a rocket lab, and flight simulators. For future scientists and engineers, this combines to create the ultimate real-life space for practical learning. For academic professionals, this all adds up to a truly vibrant, exciting environment in one of the largest and most diverse STEM faculties in the sector.

Further information

This is a full time, permanent position with a starting salary of £37,646 per annum.

Interviews are expected to be held on Thursday 29th August 2024.

For informal enquiries, please contact Lesley Stigling, Head of Resource & Planning.

Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students' identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.

We are a place-based organisation, proud of our location in Kingston and the civic role we play in our community. Our campuses inspire collaborative, innovative and creative communities. Being present on campus is important to us because it helps us to create a sense of belonging for both our staff and students. Therefore, staff are expected to be on campus for the majority of their working week.

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