Stores Technician (Fixed Term)

Location: University Park

Interview Date: To be confirmed

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Engineering Stores for an individual to join our busy team as a General Technician. This team supplies consumables and tooling across the faculty, handling goods in, deliveries and other key tasks. 

We have an experienced, collaborative team of over 130 technical staff, supporting the wider Faculty of Engineering across two of the University campuses. Our technical team work closely with students and staff and engage in a varied portfolio of work across all the University’s engineering disciplines. We believe diverse teams make us stronger. We understand that having a mix of opinions, broad perspectives, lived experiences and different ways of solving problems enhances our day-to-day work and enriches our team.

The Role 

As general technician, you will contribute to the high standard of service provided within our stores. The work you do will support the world changing research and teaching ambitions of the University. You will:

• Receive deliveries and process delivery information/paperwork 
• Issue items to staff and students, advising students and staff on Stores stock and services 
• Organise and schedule deliveries, undertaking deliveries to various sites (includes driving)  
• Undertake stock checks 
• Use engineering machinery to cut materials for issue 
• Support other faculty teams when the need arises

Your Experience 

• Considerable work experience in a relevant role or a minimum of two A-levels in relevant subjects, or equivalent vocational qualifications (NVQ, City & Guild), plus some experience in a relevant role
• A full clean driving licence is essential
• A good level of practical skill i.e. DIY 
• General IT knowledge i.e. MS office 

Your Approach 

We’re proud of our team and are looking for a real team player to join us. Some of the qualities we like our team to display are: 

• Positive and proactive
• A willingness to learn and develop
• Flexible and happy to engage in new opportunities and challenges
• Ability to develop novel solutions to problems
• Ability to communicate your advice and thoughts to other staff members

Benefits 

Financial 

• Annual leave entitlement of 27 days per annum, plus up to 5 University closure days and 8 bank holidays. Pro–rata for part time staff. 
• Annual salary review
• Attractive pension scheme
• Access to benefits and rewards
• Travel schemes 

Wellbeing and Development 

• Wide-range of development opportunities 
• Discounted private medical insurance 
• Founding signatory of the Technicians Commitment https://www.technicians.org.uk/technician-commitment  

This is a full-time (36.25 hours per week) fixed term post for 12 months. Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role. Job share arrangements may be considered. Previous applicants will be considered only where there has been a significant development in experience and/or knowledge.

This position does not fulfil the UK Visas & Immigration sponsorship criteria for Skilled Worker, therefore we can only accept applications from candidates who already have the right to work in UK.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Nigel Lowe nigel.lowe@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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