Electronics Workshop Technician in London

Working at Leeds We are a campus-based community and regular interaction with campus is an expectation of all roles in line with academic and service needs and the requirements of the role. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements. To find out more about the benefits of working at the University and what it is like to live and work in the Leeds area visit our Working at Leeds information page. Main duties and responsibilities You will meet regularly with Academics and researchers under the direction of the electronic services manager to understand and interpret design challenges and provide electronic/electrical solutions. Your role will be to source, create and manufacture bespoke equipment to agreed specifications considering safety and application outputs. Designing and manufacturing of electronic circuits and equipment to meet the needs of service customers; Fault finding and repairing of equipment and assemblies to component level; Printed Circuit board design and manufacturer using in house facilities; Working on your own initiative to help solve problems which achieve the objectives of the work area, raising any issues with more senior staff; Planning and performing experiments or other tasks using a range of scientific techniques, sometimes working from a limited brief; Liaising with appropriate staff to ensure the work area and equipment are kept operational; Being responsible for the maintenance, modification, repair and operation of equipment in the work area, liaising with service engineers; As required solving faults and repairing technical equipment; Working effectively with staff and students, providing technical advice in relation to the work area and techniques used; Pro-actively updating and improving processes and supporting change in the work area; Understanding, promoting and applying relevant COSHH/risk assessments and departmental health and safety protocols ensuring procedures are followed at all times; Maintaining accurate records of work undertaken, including reports, using appropriate software; Contributing to the development of protocols, standard operating procedures and maintenance schedules for the work area; Assisting with purchasing including ordering and distributing goods; Managing a small budget. Monitoring resource usage and maintaining supplies of key items; Communicating and, if required, making presentations of own work activities to others in the team; Providing inductions, training and demonstrations of specialist techniques ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory guidelines; Contributing to and supporting change in the work area; When required managing team resources, to coordinate and plan the day-to-day activities of a group of staff; Actively demonstrating a commitment to professional development by continuing to advance knowledge, understanding and competencies. Qualifications and skills Essential Experience of relevant electronics support functions with an ability to demonstrate technical competence at an appropriate level of electronic manufacturing and soldering techniques; BTEC level 3, HNC, HND or equivalent experience in an electronics or electrical technical role; RSciTech/EngTech, or willingness to work towards, or equivalent professional registration; Knowledge of relevant safety regulations & procedures, for example COSHH and risk assessment; Knowledge and ability to implement practical techniques used in relevant work area; Ability to perform complex technical tasks to a consistent high standard with attention to detail; Ability to plan and take responsibility for own work using initiative, seeking advice where necessary; IT skills for a wide range of applications, including Google Apps, Word, Excel and specialist software where appropriate; Ability to coordinate & supervise members of the team, allocating work as required; Competent in use of advanced technical equipment and techniques; Ability to analyse and interpret data and explain complex information to others; Ability to assess non-routine problems by suggesting solutions; Actively demonstrate commitment to professional development, advance knowledge, understanding & competencies; Dependable, reliable and self-motivated; Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with staff and students; Able to maintain a positive, open attitude toward others, to value and support colleagues. The ability to respond and integrate change and to demonstrate personal resilience. Company Benefits: What we offer in return 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That's 42 days a year! Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls. Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team. Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available. And much more! TPBN1_UKTJ