Technician (Electronics)

at  University of Kent

WHAT WE CAN OFFER IN RETURN:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You’ll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs)
• 43 days’ leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent
We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/
Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number CEMS-279-24.
We particularly welcome applications from female and black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented at this level in this area

FURTHER DETAILS:

Job Description Additional Information
Please note that we prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.
Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.
The University of Kent values diversity and promotes equality at all levels.

CAN YOU WORK AUTONOMOUSLY AND SOLVE COMPLEX PROBLEMS? IF YOU HAVE PROVEN EXPERIENCE OF WORKING IN A TECHNICAL SUPPORT ROLE AND YOU CAN SUPPORT THE EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT OPERATION OF OUR GENERAL FACILITIES AND RESOURCES, THEN THIS IS THE PERFECT ROLE FOR YOU.

Working as part of our technical support team you will provide a comprehensive, immediate and specialised electronics support service for staff and students within the school.
You will help to deliver timely, and effective specialised research and teaching laboratory support to students, academic and research staff at all levels and visitors.

WHAT WILL YOU BRING TO THE ROLE?

• Educated to A level or equivalent in electronics engineering, or directly relevant industry experience
• Proven experience of working in a technical support role with experience using complex technical equipment
• Relevant theoretical and practical knowledge in electronics
• Excellent working knowledge of safety regulations and procedures. For example, risk assessment, COSHH
• Experience in supporting the procurement of technical equipment
• Providing complex equipment and technology advice to students and colleagues