Assistant technician Work, Jobs in Abingdon (with Salaries)

Assistant Technician
University of Reading —Reading
- £24,685 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Laboratory experience
- Warehouse experience
10d
Administrative Assistant (IT)
Alloyed —Oxford
- Temporary
- Customer service
- IT
- In-person
Pharmacy Technician
Boots —Abingdon
- Weekend availability
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
Dispenser
Boots —Oxford
- £13.92 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Travel
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Temporary Assistant Stage Manager and Fly Crew
The Kenton Theatre —Henley on Thames
- £13.50 an hour
- Temporary
- Travel
- In-person
Quick apply
9d
Estates Carpenter/Building Technician
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust —Headington
- £28,407 - £39,043 a year
- Overtime
- Carpentry
- Employee discount
8d
Pharmacy Assistant
Day Lewis Pharmacy —Reading
- Part-time
- Patient care
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
11d
Optical Assistant
Specsavers —Newbury
- Up to £12.91 an hour
- Part-time
- Employee discount
3d
Junior Installation Engineer
Flogas Britain Limited —Wotton Underwood
- £30,185 a year
- Power tools
- Hand tools
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
7d
Transport & Operations Manager
Exertis —Aylesbury
- £37,227.44 - £40,774.00 a year
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Transport & Operations Manager
Flogas Britain Limited —Aylesbury
- £37,227.44 - £40,774.00 a year
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Invertebrate Palaeobiology
University of Oxford —Oxford
- £40,514 - £47,779 a year
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- Mentoring
4d
Senior Water Leakage Technician
Williams Tucker —Swindon
- £30,000 - £38,000 a year
- Overtime
- Customer service
- Supervising experience
- Continuous improvement
Quick apply
2d
Occupational Therapist
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust —Oxford
- £32,073 - £39,043 a year
- Weekend availability
- Discharge planning
- Paediatrics
- Teaching
2d
Commercial Assistant
AtkinsRéalis —Aylesbury
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Civil engineering
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Cell Biology
University of Oxford —Oxford
- £47,779 a year
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- Mentoring
8d
Alarm Engineer
ACT Response LTD —Oxford
- £36,700 - £42,800 a year
- Overtime
- Schematics
- Power tools
- In-person
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Engineering Technician
Circle Health Group —Great Missenden
- Up to £39,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospital
- Electrical experience
- Mentoring
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
CFS - Assistant Manager – Tyre Fitter
Halfords —Swindon
- £33,000 a year
- Overtime
- Management
- Supervising experience
- Employee discount
3d
Principal Pharmacist Aseptic Services
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust —Aylesbury
- £66,582 - £77,368 a year
- Full-time
- Manufacturing
- Annual leave
1d

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Assistant Technician

University of Reading -
Reading

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Job details

Full-time
£24,685 a year
10 days ago

Qualifications

Computer literacy
Laboratory experience
Technical support
Shipping & receiving
Warehouse experience
Computer skills
Manual handling
Materials handling
Communication skills
Facilities maintenance

Full job description

Salary

Grade 3 £24,685 per annum

Contractual hours

Basis

Full time

Region

South

Job category/type

Academic and Administrative Support, Technical

Date posted

10/08/2026

Job reference

SRF53861

Full-time, Permanent Contract

Closing date for applications: 23:59 on 31st Aug 2026

Interviews date: 16th Sep 2026

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. The successful candidate(s) must already have the right to work in the UK or be able to secure this independently of University sponsorship. Further information is available on the UK Visas and Immigration website.

We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Technician to support the receipt and delivery of goods, maintenance activities within specialist areas, stock control, and record keeping for supplies and materials, including laboratory coats, liquid nitrogen, glassware, biologicals and chemicals, in support of teaching and research activities. Full Health and Safety training will be provided. The post holder will support defined activities within Operations and across Technical Services.

About the role

Working within a friendly and supportive team, you will help maintain high standards of organisation, safety and customer service. Full training will be provided on specialist equipment, procedures and health and safety requirements, making this an excellent opportunity to develop a career in technical support.

You will:

Assist with the receipt, storage and distribution of goods and supplies.
Support stock control and maintain accurate records.
Help monitor and maintain specialist equipment and facilities.
Assist with equipment inventory checks and basic maintenance activities.
Safely move and relocate equipment and materials as required.
Work closely with colleagues to provide high-quality support to staff and students.
Follow University health and safety procedures and contribute to a safe working environment.

About you

You will be practical, organised and reliable, with a positive attitude towards learning new skills and working as part of a team. You will enjoy a varied role, be comfortable following procedures and instructions, and take pride in delivering an efficient and helpful service.

You will have:

Good communication and interpersonal skills.
The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
A methodical approach to organising and prioritising work.
Good basic IT skills.
A willingness to learn and undertake training.
An awareness of workplace health and safety requirements.
The ability to carry out manual handling activities safely.

Qualifications and experience

Good general education, including GCSEs (or equivalent qualifications).
Experience in a customer-facing, technical, stores, warehouse, laboratory, facilities or similar environment would be advantageous.
Experience of working as part of a team.
Experience handling equipment, stock, supplies or materials would be beneficial, but is not essential.
A willingness to develop skills and knowledge through training.
Previous experience in a technical support or laboratory environment would be welcomed but is not required, as full training will be provided.

Why join us?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and professional Technical Services team supporting teaching and research facilities. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills, contribute to service improvements, and play a key role in maintaining safe, efficient and high-quality environments.

Informal contact details

Contact Name: Scott O’Brien

Contact Job Title: Associate Director of Operations

Contact Email address: [email protected]

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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Assistant Technician

Administrative Assistant (IT)

Pharmacy Technician

Dispenser

Temporary Assistant Stage Manager and Fly Crew

Estates Carpenter/Building Technician

Pharmacy Assistant

Optical Assistant

Junior Installation Engineer

Transport & Operations Manager

Transport & Operations Manager

Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Invertebrate Palaeobiology

Senior Water Leakage Technician

Occupational Therapist

Commercial Assistant

Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Cell Biology

Alarm Engineer

Engineering Technician

CFS - Assistant Manager – Tyre Fitter

Principal Pharmacist Aseptic Services

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