Climate Control Technician

The Natural Resources Institute (NRI – https://www.nri.org/) of the University of Greenwich carries out specialised research, teaching, training and consultancy with a focus on food, agriculture, environment and sustainable livelihoods.  NRI’s work is globally respected and has won many awards including a recent Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Further and Higher Education. The Institute is located at the University’s vibrant Medway Campus in Chatham Maritime, Kent. 

 NRI performs extensive research in Agronomy, Chemical Ecology, Entomology, Molecular Biology, Pest Behaviour, Plant Pathology, Vector Borne Disease and Weed Biology. This work takes place in the Agriculture, Health and Environment Department 

(AHED,https://www.nri.org/about/organisation-and-people/agriculture-health-and-environment-department).

 NRI is looking to appoint a Climate control Technician to contribute to research projects, as well as NRI’s activities related in these areas. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will coordinate space availability and maintain the laboratories, controlled environments, and greenhouse facilities in compliance with ISO 9001:2015, industry standards and quarantine regulations. The role will also provide technical support whilst adhering to correct procedures and ensuring a safe working environment. Working as part of a small team, the post holder will facilitate the successful delivery of research projects and laboratory and field teaching activities.

 A proven track record working in greenhouse or climate control environments, physically able to do heavy lifting and working from heights are essential. If you are a strategic thinker passionate about agriculture, and ready to take your career to the next level, we encourage you to apply for this challenging and rewarding position.

The successful candidate may have experience design and application of integrated pest management schedules, maintenance of plant stock collection, Insect colony and or plant culture maintenance, including maintaining facilities to quarantine standards required by DEFRA. You will be supported from both the Head of Department and Laboratory- and Technical Lead (Francois Duvenage).

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Francois Duvenage f.duvenage@greenwich.ac.uk

Should you have any queries please contact the People Directorate Team on peopleoperationsfes@gre.ac.uk

We operate a hybrid working policy, as set out in the University’s Working Principles and Guidelines .

Employment Visa: Under the UK Government Points Based System scheme this role does not meet the criteria to be sponsored for a Skilled Worker Route application. 

We are looking for people who can help us achieve our Strategic Plan , through the values we expect for our whole university community, of being Inclusive, Collaborative and Impactful.

The university welcomes people from diverse and underrepresented communities who can help the university to achieve its mission. 

We do this through taking positive action such as encouraging applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, disabled and LGBT+ people. As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Time to Change Employer Pledge /Mentally Healthy Universities , we are committed to promoting and supporting the physical and mental health of all our staff, and removing barriers to improve inclusion. 

We encourage applicants to disclose experience of mental health problems so we can support them fully during our recruitment process and make any necessary reasonable adjustments. Any information disclosed will be kept confidential and separate from the job application form. 

We are making significant strides to understand and continuously improve our employees’ experience and we are committed to implementing progressive diversity talent management.

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