Senior Teaching Technician – Automotive Power Generation

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About us:

The School of Engineering have a vacancy for an Automotive Power Generation Technician to join the wider technical team.  The post will be based on the university’s Frenchay campus within brand new Engineering facilities, which include two engine test cells and a rolling road. This post is student facing and provides expert technical instruction and support to academics, students and researchers.  It is an exciting opportunity to join this enthusiastic team delivering high quality engineering education at UWE.

About you:

The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge and experience of petrol and diesel combustion engines, and an understanding of the developments in hybrid and electrical power technology.  Ideally you will have experience of teaching or mentoring, which is a key part of the role, and be comfortable and confident demonstrating systems and equipment groups and individuals.  You will enjoy problem solving and be enthusiastic about automotive power generation, with an inquisitive and collaborative attitude toward learning.  You may be asked to design, make and assemble test equipment; and although well supported by others in the technical team, to work on tasks autonomously and without direct supervision.

Where is this role based?

This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus where we have invested in the latest facilities and resources to give both our staff and students access to everything they need to succeed.

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.

Add your individuality to ours

UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community .

We are proud to be part of a vibrant, multicultural city that celebrates diversity, we’re always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us. Our people are our strength, and diversity enhances our creativity and leads to better decision-making and problem-solving. Bring your talent and ambition to our growing community and find yourself in a stimulating and supportive environment where you’ll thrive.

We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian, Multiple Heritage or Other Minority Ethnic candidates as we are currently under-represented in these areas within UWE Bristol, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.

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

Further information

If you would like an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Chloe Tyler, Technical Manager, email:  [email protected]

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

Please read the attached job description and the Role Context Sheet to help you address the required criteria for this post.

UWE Bristol is a campus-based University and it is vital to our success and the delivery of an outstanding experience for our students that our campuses are dynamic and vibrant places to learn and spend time. This role is therefore campus based for all of your time.

To ensure fairness and equity all salary offers will be made in line with the University’s salary assessment guidelines and will be based on your relevant skills and experience.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. As we are unable to sponsor anyone requiring a visa for this role candidates must therefore be able to provide their own right to work in the UK.

Should you be shortlisted you will be asked to provide your right to work documents at your interview. Please refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist which provides details of which documents are acceptable.

Please note that UWE does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.

Advice to applicants

We’d love to hear from you – if you are excited about joining us at UWE please complete our application form as soon as possible.

Tell us about how your skills and experience relate to the requirements of this role by describing how you meet each of the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the Job Description, referencing the numbered points of the Role Context. Please include specific examples wherever possible.

Once we have completed shortlisting we will let you know the outcome of your application by email, so please check your inbox for updates.