Location: | Reading |
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Salary: | £27,396 to £32,411 per annum |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Permanent |
Placed On: | 7th March 2023 |
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Closes: | 20th April 2023 |
Job Ref: | SRF44045 |
We, in Technical Services are committed to the development of our staff and we actively strive to diversify our team. We are a founding signatory of the Technician Commitment and an Employer Champion. We are dedicated to providing all applicants equality of opportunity and we now have an opportunity for you to join us as a Senior Technician, ideally with a background in Electrical Engineering. The post-holder will be Campus-based, joining a small team working in the Crops and Environment Laboratory (CEL) that sits within the School of Agriculture, Policy and Development (SAPD). The post holder will be expected to take a flexible approach to ensuring the day-to-day running of the CEL facility, in particular the upkeep of a suite of controlled environment growth cabinets and walk-in CE units.
The main specialist areas within the remit of the post, include:
The Senior Technician (CE) will have:
Candidates should refer to the Essential Criteria listed in the Person Specification linked to this advert, when preparing their supporting statements. Training will be provided in specialist techniques and the use of equipment, where necessary. You can find out about our inclusive approach on our EDITS page
INTERVIEW DATE - w/c 15 May 2023
Informal contact details
Contact role: Technical Manager, CEL
Contact name: Mr Liam Doherty
Contact phone: +44 (0)118 378 6834
Contact email: l.g.doherty@reading.ac.uk
Alternative informal contact details
Contact role: Associate Director, Technical Services
Contact name: Dr Karen Wicks
Contact phone: +44 (0)118 378 7758
Contact email: k.wicks@reading.ac.uk
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants should ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement under the PBS. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.
The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and is a Diversity Champion for Stonewall, the leading LGBT+ rights organisation. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
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