Senior Engineering Technician
| Posting date: | 26 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £31236-32080 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 February 2026 |
| Location: | Newcastle, NE1 7RU |
| Company: | Newcastle University |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 28681-43926816 |
Summary
We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.
The Role
The Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering is seeking a Senior Technician to join the School of Engineering. Working as part of a technical team you will support the research activities of the School of Engineering.
The role will provide support for academic colleagues, research staff and students with technical advice to successfully progress research and teaching projects. Under the direction of the Technical Team Leader for your designated area, you will support other technical staff within the team in maintaining all aspects of operations such as Health & Safety and estate management. You will also provide expertise in the maintainance and operation of an array of analytical instrumentation and equipment used for both research and teaching activities.
You will also liaise with academic and research staff and industry partners as well as other end users, supporting the translation from research to industrialisation for the development of projects.
Informal enquiries can be made to Jay Bartlett
- Head of Technical Services, email Jay.Bartlett@newcastle.ac.uk or Lucie Oxley, DER
- Head of Centre Operations, School of Engineering, email Lucie.Oxley@newcastle.ac.uk.
Key Accountabilities
- Responsible for the day-to-day operation, Installation, repair, and preventive maintenance of specific DER machinery and items of equipment and instrumentation.
- Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, and technical faults specific to DER.
- Identify, maintain and resupply equipment consumables in line with the school and university purchasing procedures, and keeping accurate records as directed by the Team Leader.
- To maintain an effective inventory of chemicals within your designated work area to ensure a continuous supply is available and ensure safe disposal of hazardous materials generated by activities according to standard university procedures.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, including risk assessments and method statements. Contribute to regular team meetings, health and safety processes and audits.
- To train and advise staff, students and clients in appropriate techniques and good working practise to ensure they can carry out their work in a safe manner.
- Provide comprehensive support and advice to staff on technical development, preparation, execution and maintenance of client projects and works.
- Any other duties within the scope and general nature of the grade which may be required.
The Person (Essential)
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Experience of working in a relevant technical environment with demonstratable team working skills.
- Experience of running day-to-day activities and their associated infrastructure, inventories, instrumentation, equipment and sustainable practises.
- Experience of using an array of equipment and instrumentation with a good theoretical and practical knowlegde of technical equipment, including repair and maintenance.
- Up-to-date and detailed knowledge of health and safety procedures in a lab setting. Including experience of writing risk assessements and standard operating procedures.
- Demonstrates technical and problem solving capability.
- Proven written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to adapt to changes in lab research and priorities.
- Contribute to design and specification of research and activities.
- Demonstrates good organisation and ability to meet deadlines, with a positive and proactive approach to duties and diligence with attention to detail.
Qualifications
- Higher National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (or Equivalent Level 4 Qualification) or equivalent relevant technical experience.
- Full UK Driver’s License
- Fork Lift Operators License (Desirable)
The Role
The Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering is seeking a Senior Technician to join the School of Engineering. Working as part of a technical team you will support the research activities of the School of Engineering.
The role will provide support for academic colleagues, research staff and students with technical advice to successfully progress research and teaching projects. Under the direction of the Technical Team Leader for your designated area, you will support other technical staff within the team in maintaining all aspects of operations such as Health & Safety and estate management. You will also provide expertise in the maintainance and operation of an array of analytical instrumentation and equipment used for both research and teaching activities.
You will also liaise with academic and research staff and industry partners as well as other end users, supporting the translation from research to industrialisation for the development of projects.
Informal enquiries can be made to Jay Bartlett
- Head of Technical Services, email Jay.Bartlett@newcastle.ac.uk or Lucie Oxley, DER
- Head of Centre Operations, School of Engineering, email Lucie.Oxley@newcastle.ac.uk.
Key Accountabilities
- Responsible for the day-to-day operation, Installation, repair, and preventive maintenance of specific DER machinery and items of equipment and instrumentation.
- Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, and technical faults specific to DER.
- Identify, maintain and resupply equipment consumables in line with the school and university purchasing procedures, and keeping accurate records as directed by the Team Leader.
- To maintain an effective inventory of chemicals within your designated work area to ensure a continuous supply is available and ensure safe disposal of hazardous materials generated by activities according to standard university procedures.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, including risk assessments and method statements. Contribute to regular team meetings, health and safety processes and audits.
- To train and advise staff, students and clients in appropriate techniques and good working practise to ensure they can carry out their work in a safe manner.
- Provide comprehensive support and advice to staff on technical development, preparation, execution and maintenance of client projects and works.
- Any other duties within the scope and general nature of the grade which may be required.
The Person (Essential)
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Experience of working in a relevant technical environment with demonstratable team working skills.
- Experience of running day-to-day activities and their associated infrastructure, inventories, instrumentation, equipment and sustainable practises.
- Experience of using an array of equipment and instrumentation with a good theoretical and practical knowlegde of technical equipment, including repair and maintenance.
- Up-to-date and detailed knowledge of health and safety procedures in a lab setting. Including experience of writing risk assessements and standard operating procedures.
- Demonstrates technical and problem solving capability.
- Proven written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to adapt to changes in lab research and priorities.
- Contribute to design and specification of research and activities.
- Demonstrates good organisation and ability to meet deadlines, with a positive and proactive approach to duties and diligence with attention to detail.
Qualifications
- Higher National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (or Equivalent Level 4 Qualification) or equivalent relevant technical experience.
- Full UK Driver’s License
- Fork Lift Operators License (Desirable)