"Construction Materials Demonstration Technician"

About the Role

We’re looking for a Construction Materials Technician to join our friendly and enthusiastic team in the School of Engineering at UWE Bristol.

This is a hands-on, practical role based in our brand-new Engineering building on Frenchay Campus. You’ll be working in labs and workshops, supporting students, researchers, and staff with materials testing and engineering projects. You'll play a key role in helping students learn by setting up equipment, demonstrating how things work, and making sure the spaces are safe and well run.

Your work will directly support future engineers and help bring their learning to life.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience working in technical or teaching environments
• Enjoys helping others learn and grow
• Is confident using lab or workshop equipment like cement mixers, hydraulic presses, and testing machines
• Has worked with materials like concrete, soil, or timber
• Understands the importance of safety and takes responsibility for it seriously
• Is comfortable using digital tools like Microsoft Office and Teams
• Is open to learning new software used in engineering, like Abaqus or FEA tools

Most of all, you should enjoy being part of a team, sharing knowledge, and supporting learners from all backgrounds and abilities.

You’ll be part of a team that values inclusion, curiosity, and practical learning. We aim to create a supportive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Why UWE Bristol?

We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. Based in Bristol, one of the UK’s most exciting and forward-thinking cities, we are regionally embedded and globally connected, with an established network of employer and academic partners.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.

As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.

Further information

If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role please contact: Kieran Brown on email, kieran.brown@uwe.ac.uk for an online meeting to be arranged.

This is a full time, permanent post, working 37 hours per week. This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part-time.