Benchmark Role Profile for Technician (TS Level 2)
Version 2.0
Last amended: March 2015
THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM
RECRUITMENT ROLE PROFILE FORM
Job Title:
Technician
School/Department:
Salary:
Job Family and Level:
Technical Services Level 2
Contract Status:
Hours of Work:
Location:
Reporting to:
The Purpose of the New Role:
The purpose of the role will be to deliver timely and high quality test results in support of the
School of XXXXX initiatives in research, teaching and commercial work. The role holder will
provide a range of technical support activities for example carrying out the preparation and
testing of a wide range of materials.
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Main Responsibilities
To perform routine testing with minimal direct supervision for the XXXX research
projects, and commercial clients, ensuring that the work is consistently completed to a
high standard, within required deadlines whilst staying responsive to changing priorities.
Plan work and prioritise routinely, escalating problems or conflicts to more senior
colleagues.
Consider Health and Safety in the performance of all duties by assessing the risks of the
planned activity and performing the tasks having considered, and acted to secure, the
safety of yourself and others and maintain a safe work environment through conducting
testing to time and quality requirements, check status of equipment, notify and take
action on non-conformance, where appropriate.
To maintain clean equipment and a high standard of housekeeping. Perform basic
calibrations and maintenance of equipment and glassware.
To conduct under supervision the preparation/testing of materials and the interpretation
of data / test results, presenting findings accurately.
To monitor and maintain stocks levels/stores of basic equipment and supplies ensuring
that equipment, consumables and work areas are ready to use as and when required.
Assist, guide and support students and/or other technicians whilst conducting testing
activities in the laboratory and assist researchers with the conduct of their testing. This
may also include providing guidance and support to junior colleagues through on-the-job
training/coaching in own area, in the use of equipment and techniques.
Communicate effectively information/instructions to researchers, other technical staff,
laboratory management, academics, commercial staff, suppliers and maintenance staff
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both internally and externally. Maintain accurate data records, draft routine document
control.
The role holder will contribute towards technical team meetings and/or research project
meetings, as required and have involvement in the development, testing, and
construction of new equipment and/or techniques.
Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience
Qualifications/
Education
Skills/Training
Essential
A minimum of two A Levels in
relevant subjects or equivalent
vocational qualifications (NVQ, City &
Guild), plus some experience in a
relevant technical/scientific role.
Or
Considerable work experience in a
relevant technical/scientific role.
Excellent oral and written
communication skills, including the
ability to communicate information
with clarity.
Desirable
Developing technical skills in
relevant area.
Knowledge of XXXX testing
methods.
Analytical ability to be able to
interpret testing requests.
Good IT literacy skills.
Problem solving skills.
Good customer relation skills.
Ability to work accurately in order to
maintain high standards, with the
ability to work effectively under
pressure.
Ability to adopt a methodical
approach to work in order to achieve
work deadlines.
A sound understanding of Health and
Safety.
Experience
Ability to lift and move objects as this
role will involve storing and moving
consumables and equipment.
Previous relevant laboratory
experience, with the ability to
undertake a range of technical
support activities e.g. XXXXX with
minimal supervision.
A sound knowledge of quality
Experience of test methods.
Experience of XXXX
equipment/machinery.
Evidence of development in XXXX
specialism.
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standards.
Practical appreciation/experience
of hazards.
Statutory/Legal
Decision Making
i) taken independently by the role holder;
 Responsible for the day-to-day operation and routine maintenance of XXXX equipment.
 Plans own work schedule to meet the XXXX unit demands.
 Immediately stopping unsafe acts.
 Requesting staff, contractors or visitors to wear adequate safety equipment.
 Advise on routine queries.
ii) taken in collaboration with others;
 Technical testing details and planning of specific jobs, sample numbers and generating
worksheets.
 Requirements for purchasing of consumables/other resources.
iii) referred to the appropriate line manager (please name) by the role holder.
 Refers to line manager the prioritising and scheduling of non-standard work.
 Resolves routine work problems, but refers more complex problems to senior
managers.
 Financial issues.
 Staff issues that may affect the performance of the team.
 Issues, actions and priority on safety and non-conformance.
 Coaching/training.
Scope of the Role
Additional Information
The University of Nottingham strongly endorses Athena SWAN principles,
with commitment from all levels of the organisation in furthering women’s
careers. It is our mission to ensure equal opportunity, best working
practices and fair policies for all.