Senior Technical Engineer

Salary

£29,740 to £36,446 per annum pro‑rata depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.

Area:
Life Sciences

Location:

UK Other
Closing Date:
Saturday 21 February 2026
Reference: MED
253426

Applications are invited to provide timely and high‑quality support to the repair, service and maintenance of electronic equipment across teaching and research within the School of Life Sciences. The role holder will work within a small technical team, using knowledge and skills to maintain, repair or service a wide range of scientific and specialised electronic equipment, ensuring work is consistently completed to a high standard.

Where repairs are no longer possible, the role holder removes usable parts to aid in future repairs, continually ensuring all electronic equipment is compliant with SLAs.

• Carry out maintenance, repair and servicing of advanced scientific and electronic equipment.
• Communicate complex technical information to staff, students and external collaborators.
• Work with third parties and contractors when required.
• Lift and move consumables and equipment regularly.
• Order parts and consumables for the workshops.
• Maintain and update key documentation and inventories.
• Ensure health and safety compliance.
• Plan, prioritise and manage a full workload via the line manager and job request App.

• Previous experience in a technical or scientific role.
• Proven skills in maintaining, repairing, and servicing a wide range of advanced equipment.
• Strong organisational and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at all levels.

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment.
• A hybrid working arrangement with a blended approach of home and office each week.
• Generous holiday entitlement of 27 days (pro‑rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days.
• Reward scheme with bonuses for excellent work.
• Commitment to staff development through training, support, and career progression opportunities.
• Range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes, and more.

The post is offered on a permanent, full‑time contract (36.25 hours per week). Job‑share arrangements may be considered.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Patrick Tighe, email:  Applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Our university is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We welcome people of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs. We are a Disability‑Confident Employer (Level 2) and have achieved the Athena Swan Gold Award. All applications will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in the UK as set out by UK Visas & Immigration.