General Support Technician

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Faculty of Engineering Infrastructure team for an individual to join our team as a General support Technician. This team provides a service to the whole faculty, including office moves and set up, IT waste management, IT distribution as well as cover to the wider faculty when the need arises.

We have an experienced, collaborative team of over 120 technical staff, supporting the wider Faculty of Engineering across two of the University campuses. Our technical team work closely with students and staff and engage in a varied portfolio of work across all the University’s engineering disciplines. We believe diverse teams make us stronger. We understand that having a mix of opinions, broad perspectives, lived experiences and different ways of solving problems enhances our day-to-day work and enriches our team.

The Role

As Support technician you will contribute to the service provided to the whole faculty. The work you do will support the world changing research and teaching ambitions of the University. You will:

• Support with moving items between buildings/ campuses including office moves and setups
• Installing whiteboards, AV screens Coat hooks etc within office locations
• Issue Laptops out to staff and students, via requests from the computer orders team
• Undertake Health and safety checks within the Coates Building
• Cover for staff within the Engineering stores when the need arises as well as supporting the wider faculty

Your Experience

• good standard of education evidenced by up to five GCSEs (grade C and above) or equivalent, demonstrating numeracy and literacy, with potential for further study where appropriate OR Previous work experience in a relevant role.
• A full clean driving licence is essential
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Manual dexterity will be required in some roles.
• A good level of practical skill i.e. DIY
• Basic understanding of Health & Safety regulations and procedures.
• General IT knowledge i.e. MS office

Your Approach

We’re proud of our team and are looking for a real team player to join us. Some of the qualities we like our team to display are:

• Positive and proactive.
• A willingness to learn and develop.
• Flexible and happy to engage in new opportunities and challenges.
• Ability to develop novel solutions to problems.
• Ability to communicate your advice and thoughts to other staff members.

Benefits

Financial

• Annual leave entitlement of 27 days per annum, plus up to 5 University closure days and 8 bank holidays. Pro–rata for part time staff.
• Annual salary review
• Attractive pension scheme (3-6% employee contribution and 6-12% employer contribution)
• Eligible for performance-related financial rewards throughout the year
• Access to benefits and rewards, including:
  1. Eligible for an NUS TOTUM card
  2. Staff discounts at over 130,000 retailers and entertainment venues, including discounted car finance
  3. Travel schemes

Wellbeing and Development

• Wide-range of development opportunities
• Varied day to day activities and opportunities to develop skills
• Free on-site counselling services
• Discounted private medical insurance
• Founding signatory of the Technicians Commitment, https://www.technicians.org.uk/technician-commitment

For more information, please visit https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/benefits-and-facilities/your-benefits.aspx

Previous applicants will be considered only where there has been a significant development in experience and/or knowledge.

Closing Date: 04 Feb 2025
Category: Technical (TS)