Job Description

About the Role
We're looking for a Construction Materials Technician to join our friendly and enthusiastic team in the School of Engineering at UWE Bristol.
This is a hands-on, practical role based in our brand-new Engineering building on Frenchay Campus. You'll be working in labs and workshops, supporting students, researchers, and staff with materials testing and engineering projects. You'll play a key role in helping students learn by setting up equipment, demonstrating how things work, and making sure the spaces are safe and well run.
Your work will directly support future engineers and help bring their learning to life.
About You
We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience working in technical or teaching environments
• Enjoys helping others learn and grow
• Is confident using lab or workshop equipment like cement mixers, hydraulic presses, and testing machines
• Has worked with materials like concrete, soil, or timber
• Understands the importance of safety and takes responsibility for it seriously
• Is comfortable using digital tools like Microsoft Office and Teams
• Is open to learning new software used in engineering, like Abaqus or FEA tools

Most of all, you should enjoy being part of a team, sharing knowledge, and supporting learners from all backgrounds and abilities.
You'll be part of a team that values inclusion, curiosity, and practical learning. We aim to create a supportive workplace where everyone can thrive.
We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. Based in , one of the UK's most exciting and forward-thinking cities, we are regionally embedded and globally connected, with an established network of employer and academic partners.
We offer a wide range of including progressive pay rates, generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.
We also provide a tailored professional programme to support our academic colleagues in delivering the highest in professional teaching standards.
UWE Bristol recognises the power of a .
We are proud to be part of a vibrant, multicultural city that celebrates diversity, we're always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us. Our people are our strength, and diversity enhances our creativity and leads to better decision-making and problem-solving. Bring your talent and ambition to our growing community and find yourself in a stimulating and supportive environment where you'll thrive.
We particularly encourage applications from global majority and female candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area of the organisation, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.
As a employer, we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.
Further information
If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role please contact Kieran Brown on email: for an online meeting to be arranged.
This is a full time, permanent post, working 37 hours per week. This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part time.
UWE Bristol is a campus-based University and it is vital to our success and the delivery of an outstanding experience for our students that our campuses are dynamic and vibrant places to learn and spend time. This role is therefore campus based for all of your time, line managers agree to working from home periods.
To ensure fairness and equity all salary offers will be made in line with the University's salary assessment guidelines and will be based on your relevant skills and experience.
Right to Work in the UK
The University has a legal responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. You will therefore be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK, please refer to the for information on which documents are acceptable.
We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. If you do not have current right to work in the UK you may wish to explore .
Please note that UWE Bristol does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.
Advice to applicants
We'd love to hear from you - if you are excited about joining us at UWE please complete our application form as soon as possible.
Tell us about how your skills and experience relate to the requirements of this role by describing how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria listed in the , context document, and include specific examples wherever possible.
Once we have completed shortlisting we will let you know the outcome of your application by email, so please check your inbox for updates.

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