Greenhouse Technician

With stunning scenery, an outstanding quality of life and increasingly excellent economic prospects, the South West has cemented its reputation as one of the very best places to live and work in the UK.

We are looking to recruit a Greenhouse Technician to work at our beautiful Streatham Campus in Exeter. This full time permanent role is available immediately within our centre of internationally excellent research. You will be responsible for managing the Greenhouse, a major research facility in Biosciences .

The role

We are looking for an individual with exceptional communication and time management skills. You will also have experience of providing professional technical support to research staff, postgraduate and undergraduate students working in plant biology.

Duties will include:

• Supporting plant growth and containment within the Greenhouse; which is used to grow material for both research and teaching purposes.
• Plant husbandry, pest management, and the containment of phytopathogens and genetically modified material in line with DEFRA standards.

You will be working independently, using your initiative and problem solving skills. You will also need to work confidently and collaboratively with academic and technical staff across teaching and research laboraties, within Biosciences and across the University.

A full UK driving licence is essential to carry out the full duties of this role, which includes transporting plant materials by van.

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2017.

Our research income in recent years means we're fastest growing UK Research University and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today through this. 98% of our research is international quality (2014 Research Excellence Framework) and we encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Exeter is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City. 

With over 22,000 students and 5,500 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment in which to work. We are an equal opportunity employer, a Disability Confident employer and an Athena Swan accredited institution. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.

Benefits

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• 39 days leave per year
• Options for flexible working
• Numerous discounts at leading retailers
• Onsite gyms on all of our campus' and a cycle to work scheme
• Sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a new Fertility Treatment Policy
• Stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England

Further Information

For further information, please contact Steven Goff, by email s.goff@exeter.ac.uk, or telephone (01392) 72 3554.

This role may be subject to additional background screening.

The University of Exeter is a proud supporter of the Technician Commitment, a charter focusing on the visibility, recognition and career development of our technical staff. For further information please see our website.

Salary

The starting salary will be from £21,236 on Grade D, depending on qualifications and experience.

Package Details

Generous holiday allowances, flexible working, pension scheme.