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Job Title: Support Technician: Electrical Services
Posting Start Date: 07/07/2026
Job Id: 2829
School/Department: Mechanical, Aerospace & Civil Engineering
Work Arrangement: Full Time (On site)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary per annum (£): £25,249 - £28,778
Closing Date: 04/08/2026
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The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities and beliefs make Sheffield a world-class university.
We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more.
Overview
As a Support Technician you will be an integral member of the Schools electrical services team. Based in the Schools Central campus facility but also supporting activities also at satellite sites you will collaborate with other team members. You will assist in the manufacture of specialist equipment and components for research activities. The work is diverse and varied.
You will be an integral member of the Schools existing electrical services team, working with the Technical Manager and Senior Technical Specialist .You will be able to comprehend technical documentation to effectively perform job duties. Appreciate the significance of providing outstanding customer service to both customers and colleagues, including identifying needs and responding appropriately based on the situation and organisational culture. Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety legislation, regulations, environmental compliance procedures and systems and other relevant guidelines.
Ensure all activities are undertaken using the correct processes/methodologies, ensuring quality and compliance. Work with guidance from the Technical Manager with efficiency and effectiveness, consistently maintaining an organised workspace and minimising waste.
This is definitely a “hands on role” with a focus on the manufacturing of bespoke solutions and integration of control systems.
Main duties and responsibilities
Assist in the delivery of a comprehensive and proactive technical service to staff and students across the School,ensuring a high level of customer service. supporting experimental work.
Supporting theTechnical Manager and other team members with the daily running of the workshop facility to ensure service excellence.
Build and install electrical control panels and or enclosures for new projects.
Interpret technical documentation.
Possess knowledge of regularly used IT applications and CAD software
Source and procure materials and equipment, place orders on SAP, fully complying with University financial regulations.
Person Specification
Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and is respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply.
Criteria
Essential or desirable
Stage(s) assessed at
Experience equivalent to minimum qualifying GCSE grade in English and Maths or equivalent level 2 qualification
Essential
Application/interview
Be able to select and use appropriate hand tools safely to build enclosures
Essential
Application/interview
The ability to work safely at all times, complying with health and safety legislation.
Essential
Application/interview
Knowledge of and willingness to learn to use CAD software to design or develop circuit boards, enclosures.
Essential
Application/interview
Some knowledge of instrumentation software .
Essential
Application/interview
Work efficiently and effectively at all times maintaining workplace organisation and minimising waste.
Essential
Application/interview
Adaptable to the demands of the role and changes in workflow, planning and organising routine tasks.
Essential
Application/interview
Understanding and application of Health and Safety regulations and safe working practices.
Essential
Application/interview
Adaptable to the demands of the role and changes in workflow, planning and organising routine tasks.
Essential
Application/interview
Ability to work thoroughly and methodically.
Desirable
Application/interview
Knowledge of sensors used in measurement and control systems such as Lvdts, Potentiometers, Encoders and Bridge based sensors.
Desirable
Application/interview
Demonstrable vocational skills and some experience applying the18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations.
Desirable
Application/interview
Further Information
Grade
4
Salary
£25,249 - £28,778
Work arrangement
Full-time
Line manager
Senior Technician
Direct reports
N/A
Our website
https://sheffield.ac.uk/mac
For informal enquiries about this job contact Phillip Pickstock, School Technical Manager: on
[email protected]
Next steps in the recruitment process
It is anticipated that the selection process will take place on 18/08/2026. This will consist of an interview. We plan to let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage on the week commencing 11/08/2026. If you need any support, equipment or adjustments to enable you to participate in any element of the recruitment process you can contact Katie Bell (
[email protected])
We are a research university with a global reputation for excellence. Our ideas and expertise change the world for the better, making a real difference to society. We know that when people come together with different views, approaches and insights it can lead to richer, more creative and innovative teaching and research and the highest levels of student experience. Our University Vision (www.sheffield.ac.uk/vision) outlines our commitment to building a diverse community of staff and students that recognises and values the abilities, backgrounds, beliefs and ways of living for everyone.
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