Senior Technician (Farm)
Salary- £28,608 – £32,089 per annum
Full time/Permanent
About The Role
As a member of the Farm Technical Team, support teaching delivery and demonstrate equipment and techniques providing support and guidance to students on our FE and HE courses. Create a positive, industry-relevant learning environment to enhance the employability prospects of students. Provide technical support and guidance to academic colleagues within the farm resource. Ensure all staff and students are working within a safe environment and elevate issues where necessary. Working within the team, ensure a high standard of livestock health and welfare, crop production and machinery operation and maintenance. Identify appropriate personal development opportunities and actively keep up to date with relevant discipline knowledge, trends and technology, and apply this learning to practices. Connect with relevant internal and external networks and use these contacts to enhance delivery. Be a team player and support others in creating a positive environment.
Special Requirements / Working Conditions
- Accommodation included with the expectation to live on campus to fulfil the requirements of the role.
- Emergency on call for the Farm resource outside of core hours.
- Working weekends and Bank Holidays on a rota.
- Occasional lone working and late-night checks.
Benefits
We also offer generous holidays, flexible working options, a pension scheme, great facilities and a wide range of savings, discounts and benefits.
Legal & Inclusivity Statements
At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. By championing positive wellbeing, we promote an environment where all can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.
Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route.
The role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions. If you are successful, you will be required to undertake an enhanced application and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The post for which you are applying is exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 requiring any spent convictions to be declared. Any information you provide will be treated in confidence and only used when considering your suitability for the post.
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