For an informal discussion please contact Timothy Lane, Electrical Safety Officer, Tel: or

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1 FACULTY OF SCIENCE Compliance Technician (Electrical Safety-PAT) Ref: TC527 The Post This technical post supports our busy and diverse science schools within the Faculty of Science. Primarily involving Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) across research and teaching areas along with offices and other school spaces, this role provides core service support that underpins essential health and safety legal compliance. The postholder will be working under the direction of the Electrical Safety Officer to ensure that all aspects of the IET code of practice for in-service inspection and testing of electrical equipment are followed and complied with. Informal Discussion For an informal discussion please contact Timothy Lane, Electrical Safety Officer, Tel: or Job Description A job description is attached as Appendix A. The precise duties will be agreed in discussion with the Manager. Person Specification The person specification for this post is attached as Appendix B. GENERAL Salary Salary will be 18,212 to 20,400 per annum on Grade 4 on the single salary spine. The normal expectation is that starting salary will be at the minimum of the advertised salary scale. Starting date The post is available from 1 May 2016 on an indefinite full-time basis. Terms and Conditions of appointment Full details of terms and conditions of employment for Technical staff will be made available to the candidate to whom the appointment is offered.

2 Annual Leave Entitlement There is an annual holiday entitlement of 20 days plus statutory (8 days) and customary (6 days) holidays. Superannuation The post is superannuable under the Universities Superannuation Scheme. Proof of Qualifications The person specification for this post lists qualifications that are essential and/or desirable and you may hold some or all of these qualifications. Please note that if you are short listed for interview you may be asked to bring to interview original certificates of these educational and professional qualifications. Please DO NOT provide these with your application. Entitlement to Work in the United Kingdom If you are shortlisted for interview you will be asked to bring to interview original documentary evidence of permission to work in the UK. Candidates invited to interview will be provided with a list of appropriate documents that can be provided as evidence. Please DO NOT provide this with your application. Workers from outside of the EU may be eligible to work in this role subject to their immigration status. However, due to the nature of this role and the level of qualifications required, please note that immigration legislation will not allow the University to apply for a sponsorship certificate for this post. Occupational Health Assessment Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Occupational Health Assessment to be carried out by the University s Occupational Health Service. APPLICATION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS Your completed application form should quote reference code TC527 and be returned by not later than 12 noon on 23 March 2016 in one of the following ways: accessed via the relevant vacancy details at then downloaded in Word format to be completed electronically then saved and sent as an attachment to hr@uea.ac.uk or accessed via the relevant vacancy details from then downloaded in Word format to be completed electronically, then printed and posted to the Human Resources Division, University of East Anglia, Norwich, NR4 7TJ, or

3 accessed via the relevant vacancy details from and downloaded in PDF format and printed, to be completed by hand and returned by post to the Human Resources Division at the address shown above or forms received by post from the Human Resources Division should be completed by hand or typed and returned by post to the above address. Postal applications will not be acknowledged unless a stamped addressed envelope/postcard is supplied. For paper submissions please ensure you add the correct postage to your application pack as failure to do so will considerably delay receipt by this office and may jeopardise your application for this post. Please note that feedback will not normally be provided to those applicants who are not shortlisted for this post. Please note that applications received after the closing date will not normally be accepted. If you are submitting an application by post immediately prior to the closing date please contact the Human Resources Division on to let us know that your application has been posted, and if possible also send a copy by fax to or by to hr@uea.ac.uk in order that we receive these by the closing date. Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form Please note that an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form must be completed and returned with ALL applications, whether submitted by post or by . If submitted by , the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form must be sent as a separate document/attachment to the Application Form. The Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form will be detached from the received application before short-listing takes place and will not form any part of either the short-listing or decision making process. Referees In naming referees in your application, you are requested to give only those who can immediately be approached and one of these must be your current employer, or if not employed your most recent employer. Interviews It is anticipated that interviews and tests will take place on 13 April 2016 and candidates who have not heard by this date should assume their application has been unsuccessful. Successful shortlisted candidates may be notified of their interview times by telephone and/or and it is therefore essential you include both of these in your application.

4 Candidates should note that travel and incidental expenses incurred in attending the interview will not be reimbursed. This document is available in alternative formats e.g. large print, disc and on-line. If you need this document in an alternative format please contact us on , fax , or

5 APPENDIX A JOB DESCRIPTION REF: TC527 Job Title: Compliance Technician (Electrical Safety-PAT) Grade: 4 School/Department: Reporting to: Faculty of Science Laboratory Manager Job Function/Purpose: To provide a high standard of technical support to the Faculty of Science. Providing Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) to all the research and teaching laboratories, offices and school areas. Job Specific Duties: The post duties include, but are not limited to: Technical Duties: Working with the electrical safety officer to ensure that all portable electrical equipment within the science faculty is periodically tested. Responsible for the day to day testing of a wide range of specialist electrical equipment. Keeping the equipment and testing database up to date with new equipment, tested equipment and equipment for disposal. Ensuring that equipment is tested on time as identified through appropriate risk assessment and by the equipment database. Administration and Supervision: Setting up a new equipment database to record the location and identity of every piece of electrical equipment in the science faculty. Liaising with the electrical safety officer to ensure good electrical safety practices are being used throughout the faculty. Organising the repair of equipment that has failed. Offering advice and guidance to staff on basic electrical safety as required. Ensuring that all new equipment is recorded and uploaded to the electrical equipment database. Liaising with staff and students to arrange the testing of their equipment. Working alongside staff and students to try and minimise equipment downtime and impact during testing.

6 Health and Safety: Ensure that all electrical testing is completed to the standards laid down in the Code of Practice for In-service inspection and testing of electrical equipment. Keep up to date with changes and updates to codes of practice and the law. Work within many different laboratory environments, observing any local health and safety rules. Any other such duties as may be assigned by the Manager The post is part of the technical services support structure. The duties listed below give an indication of the type and level of activity that fall within the grade range for this post. The post holder may be asked to undertake duties of a similar level of complexity and responsibility. Laboratory Support and Services: Preparation and clearing of laboratory practicals and experiments following instruction. Assisting with decontamination under guidance. Responsible for maintaining adequate stock levels. Preparing specialist materials and solutions Maintaining laboratory records including COSHH and Risk Assessment forms. Administration and Supervision: Identify items for purchase to maintain agreed stock levels. Providing assistance and guidance to junior staff as appropriate. Submitting recharge information to Science Finance office. Health and Safety: Assisting with the identification of hazardous waste nomenclature. Responsible for the collation, storage and recording of hazardous waste. Preparation of paper work and packaging of samples deemed to need to be transported under the Transport of Dangerous Goods Act. Provide Health and Safety inductions for staff and students following guidelines. Provide advice on Health and Safety policy and protocols to staff and students. Undertake electrical safety checks on equipment. Equipment and Instrumentation: Routine operation and maintenance of specialist equipment. Calibration of equipment.

7 Staff and Student Support: Assisting undergraduates and postgraduates with basic technical related problems Instructing staff and students in the operation of standard laboratory equipment and techniques. Research: Undertake directed research and specialist procedures following detailed protocols. Care and maintenance of research and teaching specimens and cultures. Assist with the collection of samples from the field where appropriate. Collection and recording of data and uploading to software systems. Participating in laboratory meetings and presenting research results. Maintaining an accurate and comprehensive laboratory notebook.

8 PERSON SPECIFICATION APPENDIX B Post title: Compliance Technician (Electrical Safety-PAT) February 2016 Ref: TC527 School: Faculty of Science Criteria Essential Desirable Education, Experience and Achievements Skills & Knowledge Personal Attributes Special Circumstances 5 passes at GCSE (grade A-C), or equivalent qualification, including a Science subject or equivalent level of experience. 1 A-level (grade A-E), in an electrical based subject or equivalent qualification or equivalent level of experience. Previous experience in working with electrical wiring and/or appliances in a commercial or domestic setting. Demonstrable experience in carrying out portable appliance testing. Experience of working as part of a team Excellent communication skills in English language. Good IT skills. Good interpersonal skills. Good organisational and time management skills An interest in science Ability to understand and conform to current Health and Safety Regulations. Able to both convey and understand communication with fellow workers. Self-motivated Able to use own initiative. Reliable and conscientious with a flexible approach to working. Able to work effectively as part of a team. Able to work with minimal supervision. Able to keep accurate records and provide reports on project progress. Willingness and ability to attend training courses as required and apply knowledge gained. Prepared to work flexibly around normal working hours if required. City and Guilds Experience of working in or around a laboratory environment. Working knowledge of the Health and Safety requirements of laboratories and other facilities Knowledge of current Health and Safety legislation, including CoSHH and risk assessments