Specialist Technician (Electrical & Electronics Workshop Technician)

University of Bristol - Engineering Technicians

Location: Bristol

Salary: £32,080 to £35,608 per annum, Grade: G

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Placed On: 9th April 2026

Closes: 23rd April 2026

Job Ref: SUPP113274

The role

The Electrical & Electronic workshop is looking for a dynamic multi-skilled technician to assist with our activities in supporting a wide range of clients within the faculty. The role will involve varied tasks in the electrical, electronic & mechanical domains, and contact with under-graduates, research and faculty staff.

What will you be doing?

• Build equipment both electrically and mechanically for the electrical workshop from drawings, concepts or instruction in line with the relevant legislation and University Procedures.
• Install equipment both electrically and mechanically for the electrical workshop in line with the relevant legislation and University Procedures.
• Operating, servicing, maintenance and calibration of workshop equipment including soldering irons, hand and power tools, multimeters, PAT testers and specialist equipment.
• Diagnose and rectify basic electrical / electronic problems to find short and long-term solutions.

You should apply if

You have skills in some or all of the areas specified in the job description, and are enthusiastic and committed to developing further skills as required. You have the desire to provide a high level of support and knowledge transfer to our clients.

Additional information

To find out more about what it's like to work in the Faculty of Engineering, and how the Faculty supports people to achieve their potential, please see our staff blog:

https://engineering.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/category/engineering-includes-me/

Work pattern: Full time/ Mon-Fri, 35 hours within core workshop hours

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on 23/04/2026

For informal queries please contact: Paul Harwood, Deputy Manager p.harwood@bristol.ac.uk

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