Technician; Electronics Workshop

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Job title Technician (Electronics Workshop) Job reference REQ
260689 Date posted 18/09/2026 Final date to receive applications 08/10/2026 Location Loughborough Package Technical and Teaching Specialist grade 5 from £29,588 to £34,610 per annum. Subject to annual pay award.

Universities are one of this country’s greatest assets. We’re educators, employers, innovators and pioneers. We shape culture and society.

At Loughborough, we strive for better, think differently, challenge convention and take action. We are passionate about finding solutions to the major problems faced by society and the planet, and we create opportunities for those with the drive, the ambition, and the determination to apply themselves in the pursuit of better.

The postholder(s) will work as part of a specialised team to support and co-ordinate the daily operation of School technical facilities, using their knowledge and expertise to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and the effective use of technical facilities, equipment and resources. These positions provide an invaluable contribution to the learning, teaching and research aims of the School.

• Experience of working in a laboratory, workshop or other technical facility, specifically engineering / electronics
• Ability to undertake diagnostic testing, repair and modification of electronic equipment
• Ability to communicate complex information in an effective and engaging way to a range of audiences, specifically in the area of electronics.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to a changing work environment.

For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification .

Closing Date: 08 October 2026

At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include:

• Time off - generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme.
• Where you work - access to a…