We are happy to invite applications for the post of Technical Assistant, working across the Department of Physics and within the wider Technical Services Team. These hands-on posts are an exciting opportunity to work in a varied and interesting scientific environment, supporting and enhancing world-class research.

About the role

Working to support members of the Technical Team, Technical Assistant duties include the provision of compressed gas cylinders/ cryogens, hazardous waste collections, set-up/pack-down and movement of a range of lab equipment, and assisting with the upkeep of research facilities.

This role includes significant housekeeping and ensuring it is carried out to a high standard in our communal facilities, is key to our success. Please understand that this role does not include any scientific research. 

Technical Assistants may also, from time to time, contribute to the smooth running of undergraduate teaching facilities within Physics or across the Faculty of Science, including setting up and supporting practical teaching sessions. 

About you

Candidates with technical or portering experience and a interest in science are encouraged to apply. Experience of working with compressed gases and/ or chemical/ biological hazardous waste would be an advantage, as would cleaning experience. Flexibility, great communication skills, diplomacy and attention to detail are essential for this hands-on and active post. 

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. 

We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. 

Further Information

This role is offered on a full time (36.5 hours per week) basis with an expected start date of 02/03/2026.

For an informal discussion relating to this vacancy, please contact Marianne Harkins at mh580@bath.ac.uk

What we can offer you

We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:

• Free counselling services through Health Assured
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
• Staff discount on language courses
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• Local discounts and more
• A family-friendly workplace 
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

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