The aim of the technical service is to support the department in its mission to provide quality education. The department is supported by nine full time technical staff which are centralised to achieve maximum flexibility, with certain staff being identified as having a prime responsibility to supporting the needs of specific subject areas. One of the great strengths of the technical service supporting the Institute of Marine Studies. is the 'teamwork' approach. The diversity and range of skills available to all subject areas within the department is considerable. The interface between the technical service and the academic staff across the department is ' Seamless ' .
Research is supported by the technical service.
The departments workshop supports many of the research projects, fabricating equipment and apparatus. Staff Appraisal and Staff Development. The technical staff are appraised annually and the exercise is seen as an opportunity to enhance and develop the technical service to meet the needs of the individual and the department.