Senior Technician (Marine Station) Workshop

University of Plymouth - School of Biological and Marine Sciences

About the role

The School of Biological and Marine Sciences wish to appoint a Senior Technician as the Workshop Manager and small boat maintainer to oversee daily operations and ensure the efficient running of our engineering facilities at the Marine Station. You will be responsible for maintaining high engineering standards, optimizing boat availability, and delivering exceptional service to our students.

This is a unique opportunity to join the University’s Marine Station technical team, providing engineering support to staff and students in subject areas including marine science, marine biology, conservation, surveying and ocean science. It will include the day-to-day management of workshop resources and facilities, boat maintenance, to further our outstanding, student experience and world-class research.

The position is within a team of dedicated marine Technicians who support the teaching, learning and research of the School and Faculty across both undergraduate and postgraduate disciplines. You will be supporting students and maintaining and developing scientific facilities as well as ensuring that health and safety procedures are followed. Working closely with colleagues, you will be expected to share your knowledge with others, helping them to develop their ideas and fulfilling their academic potential.

You will need a suitable commercially endorsed qualification for the operation and maintenance of the small craft operating up to 20 miles from port. The role will require the use of risk assessment and safe systems of work in the management of safety, and the coding and legal requirements of small commercial vessel. The post will at times require some unsociable working hours, including occasional weekends and short stays away from home. To achieve this both in-house and external training will be provided to ensure competence and currency.

You will be proactive in your approach to improving and developing yourself and the service you provide, showing personal initiative and good judgement when faced with complex problems.

As the Transport Manager you should have a current full driving licence (manual transmission) which is essential as you will be driving University of Plymouth vehicles including a 17-seat minibus. This role is also subject to health surveillance with our Occupational Health team.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Adam James by email adam.james@plymouth.ac.uk or telephone 01752 584744.

For more information on School of Biological and Marine Sciences please visit our dedicated webpage at https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools

Due to the nature of the role, unfortunately we are unable to accommodate working from home.

For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.

Anticipated Interview Date – To Be Confirmed

Due to a change in circumstances, we have extended the closing date, applicants will be contacted after the closing date.

About us

The School of Biological and Marine Sciences holds a Bronze Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education.

Application Process

Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

Closing Date: 12 midnight, Sunday 2nd November 2025