Senior Technician

About the Role

As a member of the technical team supporting Biomedical and Sport Engineering, you will play a key role in creating a safe, engaging, and industry-relevant learning environment. You will demonstrate equipment and techniques, support students and staff in laboratory and workshop settings, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for teaching, research, and practical sessions.
• Demonstrate equipment and processes to students and staff under academic direction.
• Supervise student projects, including equipment development and testing.
• Develop and maintain laboratory apparatus and test equipment.
• Prepare materials and set up experiments, ensuring functionality and safety.
• Maintain equipment and machinery in designated areas.
• Liaise with internal and external contacts to support activities and attend relevant meetings.
• Coordinate communications and activities on behalf of senior colleagues.
• Contribute to short-term projects, including income-generating initiatives.
• Manage stock control and requisition materials as needed.
• Ensure health and safety compliance, conduct risk assessments, and train staff in safety procedures where appropriate.

Professional Development

You are expected to stay current with developments in your field, seek relevant training opportunities, and apply new knowledge to improve practices. Building and maintaining networks will be essential to enhance delivery and foster collaboration.

Teamwork

A collaborative approach is essential. You will support colleagues and contribute to a positive working environment across the department.

For more details, please take a look at the role profile. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly.

Interview date: W/C 12th January 2026

About Us

The School of Science and Technology at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is an exciting multidisciplinary environment for learning, teaching and research, with some of the best facilities in the UK.

We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality teaching and diverse, real-world research. We specialise in biosciences, chemistry, computing and technology, as well as engineering, forensic science, mathematics, physics and sport science. This mix of traditional and modern subjects encourages and inspires future innovators.

In the Department of Engineering, courses are taught in modern, purpose built labs, with a hands on practical learning style. The department has an active research community with a diverse range of knowledge and expertise and as a member of the technical team you will have an opportunity to contribute towards research projects.

For any informal queries about the team please contact Alex Pratt (Technical Team Leader) alex.pratt@ntu.ac.uk.

Join Us

• 25 - 30 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata.
• Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
• Range of health and wellbeing services, including a Health Cash Plan, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
• Access to a wealth of formal and informal professional development opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.

Come and be part of our success. Apply today

Safe & Inclusive

At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. By championing positive wellbeing, we promote an environment where all can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.

Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system however, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. For more information visit the Government Skilled Worker visa support page. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.

Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.