Job Title: Technician (Engineering Workshop)
Department/School: Belfast School of Architecture and the Built Environment
Campus: Jordanstown
Salary: £24,871 - £27,940
Duration: Permanent
Closing Date: 25 July 2022
Reference Number: 013742

- ABOUT US -

We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland

Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation and technology and knowledge transfer.

- THE ROLE -

The postholder will support the planning and delivery of comprehensive engineering workshop and laboratory technical resources. They will assist with the assembly of machined component parts, operation, general maintenance of apparatus and advising students and researchers on a range of engineering processes and apparatus kit.

The Belfast School of Architecture and the Built Environment will be relocating to our Belfast campus in the near future.

We intend to create a 12-month waiting list for same or similar roles within the University.

- ABOUT YOU -

The postholder will be required to have:

- A Recognised Engineering Tradesperson with post-apprenticeship experience AND a relevant Level 3 qualification (e.g. NVQ/HNC/ONC) in an engineering discipline.

- BENEFITS -

- Competitive salary
- Generous annual leave entitlement promoting a healthy work/life balance - plus, an additional 15 days’ per year when then university is closed
- Enrolment in NILGOSC pension scheme - employer contribution of 19.5%
- An environment that supports flexible working and allows you to balance both work and home life
- An open and inclusive environment that celebrates and welcomes diversity.
- Onsite and discounted sports/gym facilities (three months free gym membership at either the Jordanstown, Coleraine or Magee Campus).
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Exposure to the very latest in cutting edge technologies including Dell, Aruba, Checkpoint and Avaya, feeding your passion for IT
- Autonomy in your role to make impactful decisions and changes to company processes.

Athena Swan Statement

The Belfast School of Architecture and the Built Environment holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality. You can read more about what this means on our University website. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.

So, if you’re seeking an exciting new role as a Technician, please apply via the button shown.