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Job Number SU01598 Contract Type Permanent Salary £29,959 to £33,482 per annum Working Pattern Full Time Faculty/Directorate Faculty of Science and Engineering Location Bay Campus, Swansea Closing Date 5 Jul 2026 Interview Date 15 Jul 2026 Informal Enquiries
- Rhys Jones [email protected]
- Michael Hendy [email protected]
About The University
Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.
Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.
About The Role
Swansea University is seeking a Technician (Aerospace Engineering) to join our Faculty Professional Services Directorate and provide high-quality technical support across teaching and research activities. Based within the Faculty of Science and Engineering, you will play a key role in ensuring Aerospace Engineering facilities operate safely, efficiently and to a high professional standard.
Working closely with academic staff, researchers, students and fellow technicians, you will support the day-to-day delivery of practical teaching sessions, research activities and demonstrations. This includes preparing laboratories and facilities, maintaining, servicing and calibrating specialist equipment, and providing expert advice and hands‑on technical assistance to users.
You will contribute to the development and adaptation of experiments, support fieldwork and site visits when required, and assist with procurement processes to ensure equipment and materials are available when needed. A strong commitment to health, safety and sustainability is essential, as you will help promote excellent standards and ensure compliance with university policies and procedures.
As part of a collaborative, multi‑skilled technical team, you will be encouraged to share expertise across disciplines and support colleagues during busy periods or absences, helping to build resilience across the university. Swansea University is a proud signatory of the Technician Commitment, and this role offers opportunities to engage in professional development, networking and continuous skills enhancement within both the higher education and wider engineering sectors.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated technician to make a meaningful contribution to student experience, research excellence and technical innovation in Aerospace Engineering.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.
As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.
Welsh Language Skills
The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 – A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.
The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.
Additional Information
Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.
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