Location
Roehampton, South West London

Hours
Full Time or Term Time Only

Salary
£28,470 to £31,068 per annum inclusive of London Weighting Allowance

About the Role
We are recruiting a Technical Assistant (Education and Engineering) to join our integrated University-wide technical team. This role supports practical areas within the School of Education and the newly opened Sustainable Engineering and Technology Centre (SETEC). Key responsibilities include contributing to the day-to-day running and maintenance of teaching workshops and laboratories, preparing and setting out equipment for practical teaching, supporting staff in the use of specialist resources, and sharing responsibility for safely clearing away resources at the end of taught sessions. You will ensure materials are ordered, prepared, and available to support practical teaching, demonstrating a good working knowledge of health and safety in a technical environment. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact as part of an established team in a dynamic academic setting. Applications for full-time or term-time only contracts will be considered.

Experience
Experience working with a variety of design and technology and food technology equipment and machinery is essential. Previous technical support experience in a similar environment is desirable. Proven ability to deliver excellent customer service and work both independently and as part of a team is required.

About you
You will be flexible, proactive, and have a hands-on approach. A good understanding of health and safety practices in a technical environment is important. You should be motivated to support practical teaching and contribute positively to the team and wider University community.

Qualifications
Relevant technical qualifications or equivalent experience in education or engineering technical support are preferred but not explicitly stated. A commitment to ongoing professional development and adherence to health and safety standards is expected.