Technical Services
Location:
Canterbury
Salary:
£21,543 to £22,681 per annum
Grade:
Grade 3
Post Type:
Full Time
Contract Type:
Permanent
Release Date:
Tuesday 29 October 2024
Closing Date:
23.59 hours GMT on Sunday 24 November 2024 (unless otherwise stated)
Reference:
CEMS-275-24-R
The School of Engineering is looking for an enthusiastic and organised Associate Technician to join our Technical Services team. In this role, you will be part of a collaborative technical support team, providing essential services to staff, students, and visitors within the School. You will assist in delivering high-quality teaching and research support by managing equipment, maintaining asset registers, and ensuring safety compliance. If you’re passionate about delivering excellent customer service and ready to develop your technical skills, this is a great opportunity for you!
As an Associate Technician you can expect to be involved in:
* Providing technical support to customers under supervision
* Operating basic equipment and performing straightforward maintenance
* Assisting colleagues and students, in the work area with the preparation of equipment and supply of consumables for scheduled activities
* Understand, promote and apply relevant health and safety procedures ensuring they are followed at all times
What will you bring to the role?
* Hold GCSEs, NVQ Level 1 or equivalent qualifications/experience
* Experience in preparing clear and accurate documentation
* Good IT skills and experience of working with basic software and hardware configurations
* Knowledge of basic safety regulations & procedures
As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:
* 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
* Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
* Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health
For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent
We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/
Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number CEMS-275-24-R.
We particularly welcome applications from female candidates as they are under-represented at this level in this area
Further details:
Job Description Additional Information
Please note that we prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.
Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.
The University of Kent values diversity and promotes equality at all levels.
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