Technicians at Sheffield

Building a culture where technical skills and careers are recognised, respected, aspired to, supported, and developed.

Technical Managers Sam Whitehouse and Melanie Hannah talk to Vice-Chancellor Koen Lamberts about the vital contributions technicians make to the University.

Championing technicians

Technical talent and expertise are critical to research, innovation, education – and to the delivery and development of services across our University.

How we're championing technicians

Tackling key challenges

A portrait of Heather Walker, technician, in the foreground and wearing a lab coat, with a Biosciences lab in the background.

Technician Commitment

Through our pledge to the national Technician Commitment, we’re working to enhance the visibility, recognition, sustainability and career development of technical colleagues.
A graphic of lots of hand-drawn cartoon technicians doing various tasks, with the University crest in the centre.
We have over 700 technicians in a huge variety of roles across all areas of our University

Technical careers

If you’re thinking of joining the University as a technician, our technical career route will help you plan and progress your career – from Assistant Technician to Senior Technical Specialist or Senior Technical Manager.

Community and culture

Mark Ariaans, Co-Chair of TechNet, standing in front of a University building
Mark Ariaans, Co-Chair of TechNet

Technical staff network

Our technical staff network actively advocates for technicians. Through events and networking, technicians and other colleagues are creating connections and sharing best practice.
A researcher from the University of Sheffield laughing with members of the local community at an outreach event.

Our research culture

A thriving research culture recognises everyone for their contributions, including our technicians. We’re working hard to foster a community of inclusion, support and collaboration.
Technicians Staff hub (staff login required)