"Senior Technician: Electrical Services"

Senior Technician: Electrical Services

University of Sheffield - School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering

Placed On: 2nd March 2026
Closes: 27th March 2026
Job Ref: 2185

Job description:

Working Pattern: Grade 6: Full time, 35 hours per week, working Monday to Friday

Join our dynamic team at a leading University!

Are you an experienced technician ready to take the next step in your career and make a significant impact in a research environment?

This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior professional to lead hands-on technical work, provide expert guidance, and play a pivotal role in supporting world-class engineering research within a collaborative and stimulating University setting.

As a key member within the School's Electronic Services team, you'll be based in our well-equipped Electrical Workshops, supporting activities across the main campus and satellite sites (including Buxton & ICAIR). You'll work closely with the Technical Manager and colleagues while taking the lead on:

• Leading the manufacture of bespoke specialist equipment and components for cutting-edge research projects
• Integrating control systems and delivering complex tailored solutions
• Providing technical expertise and support to undergraduate projects, postgraduate research, and Faculty of Engineering collaborators
• Analysing and working from detailed technical documentation to deliver high-quality outcomes

This is a true hands-on senior role diverse, varied, and highly rewarding with a strong focus on creating custom solutions that directly enable groundbreaking research.