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Senior Technician - Structures, Kingston upon Thames
Client:
Kingston University
Location:
Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
46a7bc6f48c5
Job Views:
5
Posted:
30.03.2025
Expiry Date:
14.05.2025
Job Description:
The Role
As a Senior Technician within our Civil and Structures Laboratories, you will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of practical teaching, research, and consultancy activities. This hands-on post involves overseeing the day-to-day technical operations of our specialist labs, maintaining equipment, and ensuring a safe, professional, and productive learning environment for students and staff alike. You’ll work as part of a multi-skilled team, providing expert support during peak teaching periods, assisting in research setups, and contributing to the continued development and innovation of our lab practices.
You’ll also take the lead in ensuring that all health and safety protocols are followed, including the correct use of PPE and maintaining compliance standards. Additionally, you’ll advise on procurement, equipment care, and contribute to key events such as Open Days and VIP visits.
The Person
You will be a technically skilled, safety-conscious, and solutions-focused individual with experience in managing and supporting laboratory operations—ideally in a civil or Structures lab setting. You’ll be confident working with specialist lab equipment, providing expert guidance, and troubleshooting issues to minimise downtime.
An excellent communicator and team player, you will enjoy supporting students and staff and contributing to a collaborative and inclusive learning environment. You’ll be organised, adaptable, and able to manage multiple demands simultaneously, especially during busy teaching periods. Your commitment to technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement will ensure a positive impact on both educational and research outcomes.
The Faculty
There are few faculties across the UK university landscape as varied in their scope. We teach and research across a wide range of subjects, allowing for real cross-discipline innovation and creativity.
Our lecturers are experts – working at the forefront of their fields and actively engaged in research so they can bring advanced knowledge to their teaching. Our state-of-the-art facilities include specialist laboratories, a public outreach centre, a specialist virtual reality centre, a rocket lab, and flight simulators. For future scientists and engineers, this combines to create the ultimate real-life space for practical learning. For academic professionals, this all adds up to a truly vibrant, exciting environment in one of the largest and most diverse STEM faculties in the sector.
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