Electrical Engineering Technician

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About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Engineering Technician to join the Department of Computer Science here at Edge Hill University. You will work as a key member of the Team by providing a proactive technical support service for the Department and specifically its engineering provision to maintain excellent availability of student electrical engineering laboratories, support academic staff in lab-based teaching and contribute to the development of Technology Enhanced Learning initiatives. Close working with the Department’s staff will be a key element of the role. You will be required to work flexibly. Duties and working patterns may vary according to service needs.

You will be required to provide practical technical assistance for the learning and teaching activity of the electrical engineering subject within the Computer Science Department. To maintain equipment in electrical engineering laboratories to ensure up-to-date configuration and excellent availability. To participate as appropriate in Computer Science Department wide projects and operations. To contribute to the development and management of an effective Learning Service.

For informal enquiries about this vacancy you may wish to contact: Professor Ray Sheriff, Associate Head of Department - Engineering at [email protected]

About you

As an Electrical Engineering Technician, you will:

• Have previous experience in the technical support of PC hardware and software in a networked PC environment
• Be proficient in the use of Microsoft Operating systems, databases, word processing and spreadsheets
• Be able to work on your own initiative without supervision and as part of a team
• Have proven problem solving, organisational and prioritisation skills and be able to work effectively and flexibly under pressure to meet tight deadlines
• Have attention to detail and confidentiality
• Have excellent communication skills both oral and written, and demonstrable customer care skills. 

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Rewards & Benefits

• A minimum of 35 days annual leave per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days) 
• Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
• Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more
• A wide range of development programmes to enhance your career
• Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 16.3%

About Us 

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before. 

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world. 

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education.