Logistics and Services Assistant Technician (0062-24)

The Lancaster Environment Centre (LEC) is seeking to appoint a Logistics and Services Assistant Technician. The role is offered as an Apprenticeship within the Departmental Services Technical team, starting on a grade 3, and progressing to grade 4 upon successful completion of a period of training. 

The training you will receive

Training will be provided in the workplace through Myerscough College where you will work towards a Level 2 Horticultural Operative Standard Apprenticeship. There is also the possibility to progress further on to the Advanced Apprenticeship at the end of your initial training.

What you will do in your working day

You will assist with the oversight of loan field equipment for teaching and research, support the management of the LEC Field Station including regular participation in meteorological observations and maintenance of the site, and work alongside the Plant Growth Facility Technicians to ensure effective service delivery. 

You will be able to:

•    Follow written instructions and adhere to safe working practices.

•    Work well in a team to complete tasks effectively.

•    Use initiative and logic to solve problems.

•    Convey information clearly and accurately to others.

•    Organise work to meet deadlines.

Lancaster University is an accredited Athena Swan institution. It is a signatory to the Technicians’ Commitment, which supports career progression and development for technical staff and is a top 15 university in the three major UK league tables. LEC is the largest department in the University with an Athena Swan Silver award and an average intake of approximately 200 first year undergraduate students. 

Cover Letter: Please include a cover letter with your application covering each of the essential criteria requested in the Personal Specification that is listed as being scored via “Application Form” and explain why you are interested in this position. Include the skills you would like to develop that could be relevant to this post.  

Supporting Statements: Please provide examples for each criterium in the Personal Specification document that is listed as being scored via “Supporting Statements”.  

Please contact Dr Annette Ryan (a.ryan@lancaster.ac.uk), Senior Departmental Technical Manager, or Dr Geoff Holroyd, Senior Departmental Facilities Manager with any questions, or for an informal discussion about the role.

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Closing Date: 08 Apr 2024

Department: Support - Technical

Salary: £20,948 to £24,533 (Full time, indefinite)