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Apprentice Assistant Research and Teaching Technician
Apprentice Assistant Research and Teaching Technician
, Apply From: 23/06/2025
Learning Provider
Delivered by EEF LIMITED
Employer
UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Vacancy Description
* Carry out specified techniques, tests or experiments as directed
* Identify simple problems and resolve and recognise when to refer issues to your manager
* Maintain accurate records and draft routine documentation related to your duties
* Ensure the health, safety and cleanliness of immediate work area, by encouraging staff and students to comply with all basic University / College Health & Safety policies and reporting any issues to your line manager, technical manager, laboratory manager or College Safety Advisor as appropriate
* Confirm that all required assessments are in place, approved and up to date
* Carry out regular maintenance processes as appropriate and ensuring records are maintained
* Report any breaches or non-compliance with health and safety procedures to the Line Manager, Technical Manager, Laboratory Manager or College Safety Advisor
* Ensuring waste disposal is carried out correctly for laboratory, recycled and general waste
* Adopt a proactive attitude to assisting with and implementing carbon reduction and energy saving measures
* Assisting with stock level control and informing Line Manager when replacements are required
* Receipt and correct storage of consumables and chemical reagents
Key Details
Vacancy Title
Apprentice Assistant Research and Teaching Technician
Employer Description
A world top 100 university and part of the prestigious Russell Group, the University of Birmingham makes important things happen. Delivering groundbreaking research and excellent research led teaching.People are at the heart of what we are and do.The University of Birmingham is proud to have been a part of the City of Birmingham and the wider region for over 100 years, and we are equally proud to be recognised as a leading global university. We want to attract talented people from across the city and beyond, support them to succeed, and celebrate their success.We are committed to helping the people who work here to develop through our sector-leading Birmingham Professional programme which provides all professional services staff with development opportunities and the encouragement to reach their full potential. With almost 5,000 professional services jobs in a wide-range of functions in Edgbaston and in our campus in Dubai, there are plenty of opportunities for you to be able to develop your career at the University.We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of staff and that diversity is a source of strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation, and debate. We warmly welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is at the heart of who and what we are, and how we work.Supporting our people to achieve a healthy work/life balance is important both to our employees and to the success of the University and, depending on the role, we offer a variety of flexible working arrangements. We therefore welcome discussions on all forms of flexible working. In addition, you will receive a generous package of benefits including 40 days paid holiday a year, one paid day a year for volunteering, occupational sick pay, and a pension scheme. We also have three high quality subsidised day nurseries.The University is situated in leafy Edgbaston and there are excellent transport links to our beautiful campus, including main bus routes and a train station on site. On campus we have a state-of-the-art sports centre with pool, shops, places to eat and drink, our own art gallery, museum, and botanical gardens.
Vacancy Location
Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TT
Wage Frequency
Custom
Number of Vacancies
1
Vacancy Reference Number
1000326996
Key Dates
Apply From
23/06/2025
Closing Date For Applications
2025-07-09 23:59:59
Interview Begin From
Possible Start Date
2025-09-01 00:00:00
Training
Training to be Provided
Make UK
* The first year is block release at the college with 13 catch up weeks at the University, the second year will consist of a number of releases at Make with the 3-4th years following a pre-determined programme of formal training with the University towards your End Point Assessment
University of Birmingham
* While in the School of Engineering the post holder will be given the opportunity to cement their learning from Make with a program that will involve working alongside experienced technicians across the School of Engineering, learning techniques and processes that can work towards the End Point Assessment
Learning Provider
EEF LIMITED
Skills Required
Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam working
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