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Overview

We are currently looking to recruit a Workshop Technician to be part of the AMRC Training Centre Team. As a Workshop Technician, you will be responsible for the workshop maintenance and technical support in the delivery of the Engineering Training for both the apprenticeship and technical pathways within the training centre. The candidate will be the point of contact for any facilities issues for the training centre and will liaise with the necessary contacts to resolve any problems.  You will also be expected to help develop and support any workshop delivery, commercial delivery and enrichment activities.

You will have a Minimum Level 3 qualification in a relevant engineering discipline, (BTEC/NVQ/C&G/HNC) and relevant trade/industrial experience.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Perform routine preventative maintenance on workshop equipment, problem solve machine issues and return machines to safe working order
• Ensure that measuring devices are checking and are accurate
• Ensure the availability of workshop consumables in line with an agreed budget
• Ensure all resources received are booked in and stored within the relevant locations
• Use various workshop machinery to produce any delivery resources as required
• Contribute to the improvement of the Training Centre and efficiency of the workshop by implementing and maintaining agreed 6S actions
• Perform general duties in accordance with AMRC Training Centre internal procedures, quality systems and Health and Safety systems
• Carry out duties as the point of contact for the AMRC Training Centre facility and ensure any facility faults are logged, reported and actioned through the appropriate contacts.
• Carry out duties as the secondary point of contact for the Training Centre Health & Safety reporting
• Act as a Training Centre representative within the environmental working group
• Work as part of a team with staff from all areas of the AMRC Training Centre
• Support the AMRC Training Centre with events and induction activities in core AMRC TC business hours
• Maintain the reputation of the AMRC Training Centre through a high standard of professionalism in all aspects of work
• Attend any training sessions that are required to undertake the role, or for CPD requirements
• As a member of staff you will be encouraged to make ethical decisions in your role, embedding the University sustainability strategy into your working activities wherever possible.
• Will be required to be flexible, and carry out duties that are necessary to support the AMRC Training Centre and other duties which are commensurate with the grade of this post.

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.

Further Information

Next steps in the recruitment process

It is anticipated that the selection process will take place as soon as possible. This will consist of a formal interview. We plan to let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage during the week following the formal interview. If you need any support, equipment or adjustments to enable you to participate in any element of the recruitment process you can contact Gareth Wilkinson, Head of Skills: on g.wilkinson@sheffield.ac.uk or on 07753316401.

Our vision and strategic plan

We are the University of Sheffield. This is our vision: sheffield.ac.uk/vision (opens in new window).

What we offer

• A minimum of 38 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more.
• Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles.
• Generous pension scheme.
• A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel.
• A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (for example, Race Equality, LGBT+, Women’s and Parent’s networks).
• Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role.
• A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes; integrated with our Technical Career Route.
• A range of generous family-friendly policies
  • paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies
  • support for those going through the menopause
  • paid time off and support for fertility treatment
  • and more

More details can be found on our benefits page: sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits (opens in a new window).

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process.

Criminal record

An enhanced DBS check will be needed for this role. More details on the checks can be found on the Government website: gov.uk/criminal-record-checks-apply-role (opens in a new window).

Possession of a criminal record is not an automatic bar to employment at the University of Sheffield. We recognise the value of steady employment in the rehabilitation process and examine each case in its own right. More information can be found on our Information for candidates page:- sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/candidates (opens in a new window).

The University of Sheffield is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our staff and students. It is an offence to apply for this role if you have been barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding checks in line with the requirements of each role and the guidance from the Department for Education.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
- Childcare disqualification
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
- Medical
- Online and social media
- Eligibility to work
- Satisfactory references
- Suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Safeguarding policy

Employment of ex-offenders policy