Field Store Technician

Company: University of Leeds
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Location: Leeds
Job Description:

This role will be based on the university campus.

Scope of Role

  • Provide practical technical support to the Geophysics and Environmental Science Field Stores and laboratories, including operational and logistical management of field equipment.
  • Undertake routine maintenance and mobilisation of field and lab equipment and instrumentation for major field excursions.
  • Prepare and manage field equipment and field prep lab space and teaching storeroom, including ordering consumables and new equipment.

Qualifications

  • BTEC Higher or equivalent in a science or engineering discipline, or equivalent experience in a field research, laboratory, workshop engineering environment or aligned technical role.
  • Good organisational and communication skills, and ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team. Good understanding of health and safety in the workplace.

Eligibility

  • This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas.

Benefits

  • 26 days holiday plus approximately 16 Bank Holidays, total 42 days a year.
  • Generous pension scheme plus life assurance – the University contributes 14.5% of salary.
  • Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, state‑of‑the‑art Campus gym, pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit and sports halls.
  • Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
  • Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

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Posted: June 5th, 2026