Support Technician (Mechanical Services)

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Job Description

As a support Technician you will be an integral member of the School’s existing technical team. Reporting to the Engineering Team Leader, you will assist in the manufacture of specialist equipment and components for research activities, and provide limited technical expertise to undergraduate projects, postgraduate projects and other departments within the Faculty of Engineering.

You will also carry out a number of other activities to ensure the mechanical workshop and laboratories continue to be recognised for their service excellence and exemplary Health and Safety standards.

Occasionally you may be required to support other departments within the Faculty of Engineering.

What We Offer:

● 38 days annual leave (including closure days and Bank Holidays), with the possibility to purchase up to ten additional days.
● Up to 5 days of paid time off to cover emergency caring responsibilities.
● A commitment to work life balance including, flexible working opportunities and hybrid working where possible.
● A highly competitive pension scheme.
● Discounts at participating shops and cinemas, and a cycle to work scheme.
● A commitment to your development, with programmes, learning modules and mentoring schemes.
● An inclusive and diverse workplace.
● A commitment to your wellbeing, with confidential emotional support, support for those going through the menopause, experiencing fertility treatment and having a baby, paid leave for IVF treatment and more.

Further information can be found at https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits

We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and University.

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.

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