Associate Technician (Technical Supplies)

The School of Engineering is looking for an enthusiastic and organised Associate Technician to join our Technical Services team. In this role, you will be part of a collaborative technical support team, providing essential services to staff, students, and visitors within the School. You will assist in delivering high-quality teaching and research support by managing equipment, maintaining asset registers, and ensuring safety compliance. If you’re passionate about delivering excellent customer service and ready to develop your technical skills, this is a great opportunity for you!

As an Associate Technician you can expect to be involved in:

Providing technical support to customers under supervisionOperating basic equipment and performing straightforward maintenanceAssisting colleagues and students, in the work area with the preparation of equipment and supply of consumables for scheduled activities Understand, promote and apply relevant health and safety procedures ensuring they are followed at all times 

What will you bring to the role?

Hold GCSEs, NVQ Level 1 or equivalent qualifications/experience Experience in preparing clear and accurate documentationGood IT skills and experience of working with basic software and hardware configurationsKnowledge of basic safety regulations & procedures 

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributionsCorporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number CEMS-275-24.

Closing Date: 09 Oct 2024

Section: Technical

Salary: £21,543 to £22,681 per annum