Technical Instructor
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- Civil Engineering (0400-24)
- Derby, DE22 1GBAbout the UniversityWe 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. Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.About the College/DepartmentOur 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.Technical Services at the University of Derby underpins the key activities of teaching, research, knowledge transfer and innovation.
As an applied University we value the importance of practical work and experimental learning.
Our highly skilled Technicians from across all areas of the organisation have a vital part they play in delivering the very best student experience, developing research activity and contributing to innovation.
Central to the success of our Technical Service is collaboration, teamwork and knowledge sharing through our TechNet.
Technical colleagues support a wide range of specialist resources across the Colleges of Arts, Humanities and Education, College of Science and Engineering and the College of Health, Psychology and Social Care.
Working independently and in collaboration with academics, our technicians play an important role in advancing the work in many of our academic disciplines.
We support specialist areas such as laboratories, resource HUB’s, workshops, controlled environments, clinical suites, media studios and Derby Theatre.
We also provide specialist support for Research Centres such as the Institute for Innovation in Sustainable Engineering (IISE).As a signatory of the national Technician Commitment programme, the University has pledged to support the visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability of Technical colleagues.Many of our highly skilled technical staff members hold PhDs and Degrees in disciplines associated with the specialisms they deliver.
An increasing number of our technicians have been recognised for their contribution to teaching and student support as Fellows and Associate Fellows of Advance HE.
A number also hold professional accreditation status through organisations such as the Science Council, which establishes knowledge, understanding and competence.About the RoleThe 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.
You will also have the opportunity to establish your own trips to support research, interests, and development, offering additional experiences to keen students and broadening the department’s offerings.Technicians in the built environment sector are heavily involved in teaching due to the practical nature of the course.
You will benefit from high standards of staff development and benefit from the university’s commitment to the Technician Commitment, which pledges to support the career development of technicians.
This includes support for attending technician development courses (such as via HEATED) or becoming a Fellow or Associate Fellow of Advanced Higher Education.About YouThe 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.As applicants are shortlisted against a unique candidate pool each time, we do not mandate that applicants cannot reapply.
However, we reserve the right to not re-interview applicants who have been unsuccessful at interview within the last 6 months applying for the same role.BenefitsGenerous annual leave entitlement of 38 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)Local Government Pension SchemeSuite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance ProgrammeAccess to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailersDiscounted onsite gymDiscounted access to Devonshire SpaCycle to Work schemeA flexible working environmentA commitment to personal and professional developmentKey ContactFor further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Richard Bostock, Technical Team Leader via enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via InformationThis 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 ListYou’re under 26, studying or a recent graduate, or in professional trainingYou have a PhD level qualification that’s relevant to your job You have a postdoctoral position in science or higher educationYou must also meet the English Language requirement.Please note that the University will assess your individual eligibility for sponsorship at the shortlisting stage.For more information, visit our website.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)