Instrumentation Technician

7 days ago

Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Newcastle University Full time £29,588 per year

Salary: £27, £29,588.00 per annum

Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Closing Date: 08 December 2025

The Role

Working as part of a technical team you will support the teaching and research activities of the School of Engineering, Marine Technology through the provision of laboratory management and technical expertise. The role will provide support for academic colleagues, research staff and students with technical advice to successfully progress research and teaching projects. Under the direction of the Technical Team Leader for your designated area, you will support other technical staff within the team in maintaining all aspects of laboratory operations and provide Instrumentation support for teaching and research activities.

For further information contact James Goodyear (JAMES..AC.UK)

To apply, please upload your CV along with cover letter evidencing how your skills and experiences align to the person specification within the job description.

Key Accountabilities

  • To monitor the satisfactory operation of specific laboratory facilities and items of equipment and instrumnetation. To undertake fault diagnosis, testing, repair, calibration and preventative maintenance on equipment and instrumentation.
  • To support the operation of the workshops and laboratories to ensure effective use and availability for teaching and research.
  • To train and advise staff and students in appropriate lab techniques and good lab practise to ensure they are able to carry out their work in a safe manner.
  • Identify consumable and equipment requirements and initiate their ordering according to the school and university purchasing procedures. Keep financial records of any activities as directed by the Team Leader.
  • To contribute to regular team meetings, health and safety meetings and workshop and laboratory audits.
  • Ensure complicance with relevant safety procedures including relevant risk assessments. In conjunction with the Technical Team Leader and School Safety Officer monitor compliance with all statutory and local safety arrangements.
  • To consult with academic, senior technical, research staff and students to design, manufacture, and construct electrical and electronic components and specialist one off test apparatus for use in the research and teaching laboratories.
  • The testing and fault diagnosis of equipment and apparatus using precision testing equipment, maintaining up to date records.
  • Any other duties within the scope and general nature of the grade which may be required

The Person

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

  • Relevant experience working in a relevant technical role.
  • Experience of working in an Electronic or Instrumentation discipline, using electronic instrumentation, tools and equipment.
  • Understanding of relevant Health and Safety procedures.
  • Demonstrates technical and problem solving capability.
  • Proven written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrates the ability to adapt to changes in an agile work environment.
  • Demonstrates ability to contribute to the design and specification of engineering activities.
  • Demonstrates good organisation and ability to meet deadlines, with a positive and proactive approach to duties and diligence with attention to detail.

Attributes and Behavior

  • Displays a flexible attitude to team tasks and priorities, with a willingness to help others and share workloads with clear communication and updates on progress.
  • Works collaboratively with others, plays a positive role within their team and will grow relationships across the organisation where different skills, expertise and opinions are valued.
  • Works in a planned and structured way with good attention to detail.
  • Ensures that all activities are completed on time and can prioritise tasks accordingly, optimising resource use, and maintaining high standards or service.
  • Strives to deliver high quality results by embracing change to deliver a positive and reliable technical service.
  • Is adaptable and has the willingness to adopt new ways of working and to make improvements where required.
  • Takes responsibility for achieving their own targets and co-operates enthusiastically with others to support their activities, ensuring others know how processes and systems work in their area.

Qualifications Essential

  • Level 3 qualifiaction in Electronic Engineering or Instrumentation or equivalent relevant technical experience.

Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.

We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams, we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population.

At Newcastle University we hold a Gold Athena Swan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. We also hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC. We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme.

In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.

Requisition ID: 28792

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