Senior Technician (Farm)

Senior Technician (Farm)

Salary: £28,608 - £32,089 per annum

Full time / Permanent

About the Role

As a member of the Farm Technical Team, you will support teaching delivery and demonstrate equipment and techniques, providing support and guidance to students on our FE and HE courses. You will create a positive, industry relevant learning environment to enhance the employability prospects of students. You will provide technical support and guidance to academic colleagues within the farm resource, ensuring all staff and students work safely and escalating issues where necessary. Working within the team, you will maintain a high standard of livestock health and welfare, crop production and machinery operation and maintenance. You will identify appropriate personal development opportunities, keep current with relevant knowledge, trends and technology, and apply this learning to practice. You will connect with internal and external networks to enhance delivery, and be a team player supporting others in a positive environment.

Special Requirements

• Accommodation is included with the expectation to live on campus to fulfil 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.

Contact and Information

For any informal queries about the role or the ARES team, please contact Neil Hodgson (Farm Manager) at .

Safe and Inclusive

NTU continues to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. We welcome applicants from underrepresented communities and backgrounds.

Immigration and Legal

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 are not currently eligible to work in the UK but could obtain a valid visa via another route. Please assess your eligibility before applying.

This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.

Safeguarding Statement

Nottingham Trent University is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all colleagues to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced application and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.