Technical Services at the University of Derby has a Technician in Civil Engineering post supporting the College of Science and Engineering. The work centres on laboratory and field-based teaching across surveying, structural engineering, geotechnics and fluid mechanics, including equipment preparation and maintenance. What sets it apart is the surveying work and field trips, where the post holder operates survey technology and processes the data, and drives university vehicles up to 3.5 tonne. A degree or equivalent professional experience is needed, and the University cannot sponsor Skilled Worker visas.
What the job involves
- Support laboratory and field-based learning across civil engineering disciplines including surveying, structural engineering, geotechnics and fluid mechanics
- Operate, maintain and demonstrate surveying technologies
- Support the processing, management and presentation of survey data to current industry standards
- Support surveying activities and field trips
- Maintain laboratory, workshop and fieldwork equipment
- Demonstrate technical procedures to students
- Prepare equipment and experimental setups
- Support the delivery of practical classes and fieldwork
- Drive University and hired vehicles up to 3.5 tonne to transport equipment between sites
- Load and unload equipment, with shared lifting processes
What’s required
Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent in civil engineering, surveying or a related discipline, or comparable knowledge and transferable skills from relevant professional experience
Experience
- Technical experience supporting civil engineering activities, ideally in industrial, construction, research or educational settings
- Operating, maintaining and safely using civil engineering equipment and technical resources in laboratory, fieldwork and teaching settings, such as surveying, testing and monitoring equipment and associated software
Skills & knowledge
- Preparing equipment and facilities for practical activities
- Assisting with field and laboratory exercises and supporting students and staff in using specialist resources
Checks & eligibility
- Full UK manual driving licence
- Right to work in the UK; no Skilled Worker sponsorship is available
Other
- Ability to load and unload equipment of up to around 50kg
Nice to have
- Experience of fault finding
- Experience of routine maintenance
- Experience of keeping equipment fit for purpose
What’s offered
- 38 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Wellbeing benefits including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Staff discounts at high street retailers
- Discounted onsite gym
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Flexible working environment
- Personal and professional development
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