School of Ocean & Earth Science - Technical

The School of Ocean and Earth Science seeks to provide a better understanding of our dynamic planetary system and address key societal challenges in the ocean and Earth sciences. We are looking to appoint a Mechanical Workshop Technician and Crew Person to support those aims by providing mechanical engineering support to a wide range of equipment and crewing aboard our vessels.

You will be expected to provide mechanical engineering support to the design, manufacture and repair of a wide variety of the equipment used across all areas of the school. As crew aboard SOES vessels, you will ensure safe operation on board, liaise with customers and contribute to marine safety training.

You will be resourceful in the delivery of support, skilled at communicating with customers, and will have developed sound problem-solving skills. An understanding of generic oceanographic equipment would also be desirable.

The ability to weld using a range of techniques is desirable. The successful candidate must be able to attain an ENG1 or ML5 medical certificate and complete basic marine safety training.

This is a full time permanent position within Ocean and Earth Science, at Southampton University’s Waterfront Campus based at the National Oceanography Centre Southampton site. The post is Level 3 in the Technical and Experimental Job Family, and the salary will be in the range of £29,605-£33,966

The University of Southampton is a signatory of the Technician Commitment and a partner affiliate of the National Technician Development Centre (NTDC). We are committed to supporting our technical staff and offer a wide range of opportunities including networking, mentoring, training, professional registration and career development. We really value all our technical staff and recognise the broad range of skills they have in support of education, research and enterprise activities. By joining Southampton you will be part of a bigger technical community, offering support and guidance.

We offer some fantastic benefits including generous annual leave (plus an additional 6 University closure days and bank holidays), discounted private health and dental care, company sick pay, options for flexible working, excellent family leave arrangements, a wide variety of on and off-campus arts and culture facilities and access to a range of staff discounts and offers at local shops, restaurants and service providers.

We will support your long-term future too, with access to the Universities Pension Scheme, and subsidised health and fitness facilities. Furthermore, Southampton is a fantastic place in which to live, work and socialise – so regardless of what life or career stage you are at, you will find a dynamic and vibrant city that caters for all.

Informal enquiries can be made to Mr Gary Fisher, Technical Manager on 023 8059 6172, email gjf@soton.ac.uk

We believe equality, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to making the University of Southampton a welcoming, vibrant and successful organisation. The University of Southampton and Ocean and Earth Science hold Athena Swan Bronze Awards demonstrating commitment to provide equal opportunities in STEM/M subjects. Having a diverse workforce, inclusive of people of all ages and beliefs, from different racial, educational and social backgrounds opens up a wealth of possibilities, makes us more creative and accelerates our impact on society. We welcome applicants that value the diversity of our community and are willing to play their part in supporting the mission of inclusivity.

Interviews for this role will take place 25th and 26th September.