Job Description
Technical Instructor - Civil Engineering (0400-24) - Derby, DE22 1GB
About the University
We have one simple promise – to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better. The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.
We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes.
About the College/Department
Our College of Science and Engineering is made up of the School of Science, School of Computing, School of Sport and Exercise Science, and School of Engineering. We are the University’s STEM College, in a city with a strong STEM heritage that hosts some of the world's leading STEM companies, and in a region with STEM at the centre of its economic growth plan.
About the Role
The primary purpose of this role is to provide specialist support to the built environment discipline, encompassing research, teaching, outreach, and industry activities. While this role supports the entire discipline, including surveying and fluids, your area of expertise will be in geotechnics and highway materials.
You will oversee health and safety in designated areas, maintaining risk management, maintenance logs, and equipment-specific safety systems to ensure compliance with Health and Safety Regulations and policies. This involves collaborating with academic and technical team members to ensure risk assessments and method statements are up to standard and clearly presented.
Our programmes conduct over seven residential field trips annually. Some trips involve just a few students gathering data for independent scholarships, while others are tied to module delivery with 40+. You will be expected to attend most of these trips, providing core technical support, ensuring equipment is used correctly and safely, and being a mentor to the students.
About You
The ideal candidate will have relevant experience working with equipment used in civil engineering geotechnical and highway materials, and knowledge of relevant computer modelling software. You should be capable of developing guidance materials for practical classes and possess excellent verbal communication skills, enabling effective interaction with both students and staff.
You must be able to plan and monitor your own workload, working independently as well as part of a team. You should demonstrate a high level of organisational and practical skills. Additionally, you should have a good working knowledge of relevant Health and Safety protocols, including risk assessments and COSHH.
Benefits
Generous annual leave entitlement of 38 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata). Local Government Pension Scheme. Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme. Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers. Discounted onsite gym. Discounted access to Devonshire Spa. Cycle to Work scheme. A flexible working environment. A commitment to personal and professional development.
Key Contact
For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Richard Bostock, Technical Team Leader via r.bostock@derby.ac.uk. For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk.
Important Information
This role may be eligible for sponsorship by the University. The offered salary for this role is less than the going rate for the occupation and/or the minimum salary threshold for the Skilled Worker route (£38,700 per annum). Therefore you will only be eligible to apply for a Skilled Worker visa subject to your individual circumstances which must meet one of the following criteria set out by UKVI: Your job is on the Immigration Skills List, You’re under 26, studying or a recent graduate, or in professional training, You have a PhD level qualification that’s relevant to your job, You have a postdoctoral position in science or higher education. You must also meet the English requirement. Please note that the University will assess your individual eligibility for sponsorship at the shortlisting stage.
The University of Derby is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our staff, students and children. At the University of Derby, safeguarding is everybody's concern. Please find our Safeguarding pages including our Safeguarding Policy here.
Closing Date: 16 Mar 2025
Area: Technical Support
Salary: £31,814 to £35,750 per annum (for exceptional performers, there is scope for further progression up to £41,113 per annum)
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