Technical Assistants x 2

We are seeking to appoint 2 Technical Assistants on a fixed term contract to provide technical support, within the R Block workshops and the City Center JISC Building, based in the School of Architecture and the Built Environment in the College of Arts, Technology and Environment

Working autonomously but with backing from an established technical team, successful candidates will provide advice and support to students in the laser cutting facilities; fulfilling all cutting requests for students within the department.

You will work a minimum of 4 hours per week. You will complete/submit time sheets and you will be paid a month in arrears.  You will not be required to work over the Christmas period but will be expected to complete shifts over the Easter vacation time.

Shortlisted candidates will have vital experience of working within a workshop environment, as a student or otherwise, with knowledge and experience of using laser-cutting equipment and software.

Why UWE Bristol?

We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 32,000 students, 250,000 alumni and 4,000 staff from across the globe. We are both globally connected and regionally embedded, with a strong network of employer and partner connections.

We have a lot to be proud of at UWE, our achievements  include scoring above sector average for student satisfaction, we are ranked 36th in The Guardian Best UK Universities 2022 and 39th in the latest Times Higher Education ‘Table of Tables ‘.

We are an ambitious and values led  university. We’re focused on solving future global challenges through outstanding learning, world-leading research and a culture of enterprise and we are looking for people who share our core values to help us achieve those aims. 

With inclusivity as a core value, UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community . We support and celebrate the diversity of our staff and students as a key driver for innovation and success, promoting pathways and achievements to inspire and generate confidence and ambition.

In addition to progressive pay rates, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including:

• a generous holiday allowance of 25 days pro rata
• up to 12.5 bank holiday/closure days per year
• excellent defined benefit pension schemes
• access to employee assistance programme
• ongoing learning and development opportunities
• family friendly policies and wellbeing initiatives
• onsite nursery at our Frenchay Campus.
• Retail savings via the Wider Wallet scheme
• option to participate in the cycle to work scheme

Add your individuality to ours

Proud to be part of a vibrant, multicultural city that celebrates diversity, we’re always on the lookout for talented people from all backgrounds to join us. Our people are our strength, and diversity enhances our creativity and leads to better decision-making and problem-solving. Bring your talent and ambition to our growing staff community of over 4,000 individuals and find yourself in a stimulating and supportive environment where you’ll thrive. Add your individuality to ours to help set us apart.

Further information

If you would like an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Chloe Tyler Technical Manager on 0117 32 81338 or email chloe4.tyler@uwe.ac.uk .

These are part-time, fixed-term post until 23 June 2023, working a minimum of 4 hours per week.

UWE Bristol is a campus-based University and it is important for our success and the delivery of an outstanding experience for our students that our campuses are dynamic and vibrant places to learn and spend time. This role is therefore campus based for all of your time.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. As we are unable to sponsor anyone requiring a visa for this role candidates must therefore be able to provide their own right to work in the UK.

Should you be shortlisted you will be asked to provide your right to work documents at your interview. Please refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist which provides details of which documents are acceptable.