Job Overview
FTE: 1 fte (working 37 hours per week)
Duration of Contract: Permanent
Annual Leave: 25 days plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year
Location: College Lane, Hatfield
We are excited to announce a role in the School of Physics, Engineering & Computer Science! This is a unique opportunity to be part of the Technical Services Group and make a difference in the education of our students, support of our academics, and research in the field of Aerospace Engineering.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* The Aerospace PTO plays an important role in ensuring the smooth functioning of aerospace equipment and supporting academic activities in the department.
* Providing technical support to staff and students, maintaining and repairing equipment, ensuring that all aerospace equipment is properly stored and meets the university’s health and safety regulations.
* Collaborating with other technical staff and researchers to support projects and experiments and assisting in the procurement of new equipment and supplies.
* Managing staff within the allocated section and monitoring their workloads.
* Having thorough knowledge of safety procedures applicable to laboratories and workshops and ensuring that these procedures are adhered to.
* Preparing materials and equipment for practical classes and managing the housekeeping of workshops.
* Working closely with the Technical Manager to ensure that demonstration areas are well maintained and that ordering and maintenance of stock levels and equipment are efficiently managed.
Skills and Experience Required
* Proven work experience in an aerodynamics testing environment and strong experience of aerospace testing such as aerodynamics testing using wind tunnels.
* Ability to perform precise and accurate tests and measurements.
* Proficiency in aerospace testing software installation and configuration and understanding of Health and Safety processes.
* Positive and adaptable attitude, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, team player with a strong ethos of cooperation and professional attitude towards learning new skills.
* Strong organisational and project management skills.
Qualifications Required
Educated with a degree in a STEM subject or related technical subject or equivalent qualifications or equivalent work experience.
Contact Details
Alex Kingstrom, Technical Manager, a.kingstrom@herts.ac.uk
Additional Information
Closing Date: 12 May 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Salary: £33,002 to £38,784 pa by annual increments on achieving designated skills and experience, UH6
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