Senior Technician (STEAM)

About the role

The Faculty of Science and Engineering wish to appoint a Senior Technician to provide teaching and research support for the School of Engineering Computing and Mathematics.

You will work as part of a team under the direction of the School Technical Manager and deliver support in all aspects of our new cutting-edge STEAM Laboratory.

The STEAM Laboratory is an active learning facility, bringing experimental testing resources into one place that enables large groups of students to use inquiry-based activities to learn the fundamental principles of engineering science and technology through experimentation, observation, and analysis.

You will be expected to have an NVQ/BTEC level 3/4 or Degree in a relevant subject area or equivalent appropriate experience in a relevant subject. Practical knowledge and experience in fundamental engineering science and technology skills (including but not limited to: basic Engineering Science, Materials Testing, Fluid Mechanics and Structures) is desirable but training to cover any gaps will be provided for the right candidate.

You will have particular responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the STEAM rooms. This will include the management and maintenance of a range of student focused engineering and physics equipment. As well as engaging with students using the facility during and outside of timetabled hours.

You will enjoy working in a student focused environment and will have demonstrable experience of working with and engaging students to support their education and practical skills development.

This is an exciting opportunity to help develop this space into a vibrant, cutting edge learning environment for our engineering students. In addition to catering to our current students, this space s used for outreach and widening participation activities to encourage local school students to consider engineering career paths. Interest and experience in these activities would be desirable.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Charlotte Cree by email charlotte.cree@plymouth.ac.uk or 01752 586 204

This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a permanent basis.

For more information on School of Engineering Computing and Mathematics please visit our dedicated webpage at www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools

Due to the nature of the role, unfortunately we are unable to accommodate working from home.

For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.

About us

The School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education.

Application Process

Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

Interviews are likely to take place week commencing 13^th October 2025 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

Closing date: 12 midnight, Sunday 21^st September 2025

Our offer

When joining us, you will receive:

• Generous annual leave: 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays & Closure Days
• Generous pension scheme
• Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Development opportunities
• Enhanced family leave
• Flexible working
• Retailer discounts
• On-site nursery

A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.

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