Senior Technician in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

University of Derby • Derby, England, United Kingdom • £31.81k - £35.75k / year • 23h ago

Location: Nuclear Skills Academy, Infinity Park, DE24 9FU

Technical Services at the University of Derby underpins the key activities of teaching, research, knowledge transfer and innovation. As an applied University we value the importance of practical work and experimental learning. Our highly skilled Technicians from across all areas of the organisation have a vital part they play in delivering the very best student experience, developing research activity and contributing to innovation. Central to the success of our Technical Service is collaboration, teamwork and knowledge sharing.

Technical colleagues support a wide range of specialist resources across the College of Science and Engineering. Working independently and in collaboration with academics, our technicians play an important role in advancing the work in many of our academic disciplines. We support specialist areas such as laboratories, workshops and controlled environments. We also provide specialist support for Research Centres such as the Institute for Innovation in Sustainable Engineering (IISE), East Midlands Institute of Technology (EMIOT) and the Nuclear Skills Academy (NSA).

As a signatory of the national Technician Commitment programme, the University has pledged to support the visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability of Technical colleagues.

About the Role

You will support and develop practical related activities for the engineering technician apprenticeship scheme. Working across level 3, level 4 and level 6 programs within the newly created Nuclear Skills Academy with a particular emphasis on electrical and electronics engineering.

Working closely with academics and members of technical team you will provide specialist support relating to electrical engineering activities. Working across several laboratories with a high degree of autonomy, and providing additional technical support across the academy as required.

You will be part of our technical team responsible for the maintenance, operation and safety of college equipment. Able to provide full technical support to apprentice students and staff including training and advice on the appropriate use of resources.

About You

We are looking for a skilled individual with practical experience in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, including knowledge of basic circuitry, electrical components, and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC). A strong awareness of Health and Safety procedures is essential.

The role requires the ability to prepare, maintain, and repair equipment and resources, as well as effectively demonstrate tasks and processes to individuals and small groups. Strong face-to-face communication skills are a key requirement. As a proactive team player, you should be capable of organising your workload to meet deadlines and targets with minimal supervision while contributing positively to the team.

Key Contact

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Steve Dorrington, Engineering Apprenticeship Instructor/Mentor via s.dorrington@derby.ac.uk or Cheryl Harris, Technical Team Leader via c.harris3@derby.ac.uk

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk

Important Information

If you are successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & 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 & only used when considering your suitability for the post.

To enable us to process your DBS check please ensure you are able to supply the documentation listed on the DBS website at interview stage.

For more information & to apply on-line, please click the above “Apply” button.

£31,814 to £35,750 per annum (for exceptional performers, there is scope for further progression up to £41,113 per annum)

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