"Assistant Technician"

Salary on appointment will be £28,941 per annum, with an annual increment up to £30,592 per annum.

We are looking for an Assistant Technician to undertake a range of Maintenance and Facilities related tasks for the University, helping us to function effectively. This includes undertaking minor building repairs and handling equipment faults, checking fire doors, testing emergency lighting, maintaining air handling units, and more.

You’ll need experience of undertaking basic maintenance duties, plus good general secondary education and good communication skills. You’ll be willing to undertake relevant training as required and be able to participate in a roster covering 6 Saturdays per year. In addition, overtime may be required.

This is a great opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse environment, with everything from a world class art gallery to one of the largest Sports complexes in the country, enabling you to develop your skills and broaden your experience.

This post is based at the University of East Anglia, Norwich, Norfolk, UK.

This vacancy is not eligible for VISA sponsorship, and you will need to hold or be able to obtain the right to work in the UK in order to undertake this role.

This full-time post is available immediately on an indefinite basis.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment will be subject to a criminal record check at Enhanced level from the Disclosure and Barring Service, including a check of the Child Barred List. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

You will be provided with your own tools and will work predominantly at the UEA Campus site.

Further information on our great benefits package, including 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and additional University Customary days can be found on our benefits page.

Closing date: 24 November 2025

The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.