School/Department: School of Water, Energy and Environment
Based at: Cranfield Campus, Cranfield, Bedfordshire
Hours of work: 37 hours per week, normally worked Monday to Friday. Some out of normal working hours may be occasionally required. Flexible working will be considered.
Contract type: Fixed term contract
Fixed Term Period:Until 31 July 2024
Salary: Full time starting salary is dependent upon experience and skills: Salary level 5 – range £35,559 to £39,434 per annum Salary level 4 – range £26,860 to £30,513 per annum
Apply by: 26/04/2023

Role Description

We are looking for a skilled, committed and positive individual to start their career at Cranfield University working on the exciting HyPER project (www.hyperh2.co.uk). HyPER is a project building and operating a new hydrogen production pilot plant at Cranfield University.

About the Role

You will join a team of technician/operators who will be responsible for ensuring the HyPER pilot plants’ safe operation, adhering to the standard operating procedures, and delivering the research for the project.

We are looking for candidates who have the confidence to use their breadth of technical expertise (e.g. welding, piping, electrical, Swagelok, controls & instrumentation) to operate, troubleshoot, and maintain the pilot plant. The tasks will vary widely, therefore you will be expected to demonstrate the ability to develop new skillsets and be able to work to tight deadlines as part of a team. During operation we expect you may be required to come in early or leave later than a standard 9-5 role.

About You

• We are looking for an individual with technical and practical experience working with hand tools, power tools, and with demonstrable experience of being able to build things.
• Ideally you will have some experience of working on high temperature/high pressure facilities or with hazardous gases but if not, then we will be able to provide training.
• You will need to have excellent “hands on” skills and manual dexterity, as well as very good written and verbal communication that allow you to work well as a part of the team and report on daily activities and plans.
• You’ll need to be capable of using MS word/excel/powerpoint and comfortable learning how to use new computer programmes i.e. the control system for the plant.
• Health and safety will be an upmost priority in this role, we therefore need you to be aware of regulations (i.e. ATEX) and be able to follow and enforce operating procedures.
• You must be dependable, reliable, and enthusiastic team member that is self-motivated and you want to learn new skills for to a future hydrogen world.

About Us

We will provide you with training and support to learn new skills that enable you to deliver your work but also develop yourself and career.

As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield’s world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally. Learn more about Cranfield and our unique impact here.

As part of our commitment to support and develop Technical staff across the University, we are a founding signatory of the Science Council's Technician Commitment. Find out more here.

Our Values and Commitments

Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more here.

We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme.We are committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role and have been ranked in the Top 30 family friendly employers in the UK by the charity Working Families. Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working here.

Working Arrangements

Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners.

How to apply

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Tosin Adedipe, HyPER Project Manager, or Peter Clough, HyPER Project Lead and Senior Lecturer in Energy Engineering.

Tosin Adedipe (T): +44 (0)1234 75 4819 or (E): tosin.adedipe@cranfield.ac.uk

Peter Clough (T): +44 (0)1234 75 4873 or (E): p.t.clough@cranfield.ac.uk                                                      

Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details on E: hrrecruitment@cranfield.ac.uk. Please quote reference number 4477.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 26 April 2023