Senior Technician (teaching And Services)

Senior Workshop Technician

The University of Manchester is one of the largest single-site universities in the UK, with one of the biggest student communities. In total, 25 Nobel Prize winners have worked or studied here and 93% of our research was ranked as 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent' by the Research Excellence Framework in 2021. Furthermore more than nine out of ten of our recent graduates go straight into employment or continued studies. The Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE) comprises two multi-discipline Schools; the School of Engineering and the School of Natural Sciences, each led by a Head of School and Head of School Operations. The School of Engineering is made up of five academic departments and the School of Natural Sciences is made up of five academic departments. For more information please visit https://www.se.manchester.ac.uk/.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive senior workshop technician to join our dynamic technical operations team, which strives to provide a sector leading technical support for FSE and the wider University. With a commitment to customer service excellence and a passion for science and engineering, senior workshop technicians will provide an agile technical support service to staff and students to support teaching, research and professional services. FSE's research and teaching quality is recognised globally; this is an exciting opportunity to join us in Manchester and contribute to the provision of a sector leading technical service. This post is part of the workshop's teaching and services team, providing technical support for a range of activities and will involve working across several areas, as directed by the technical manager.

• You will demonstrate workshop process such as turning, milling, drilling and using hand tools in undergraduate workshop practice and other practical classes.
• You will provide practical support in the Makerspace, maintaining equipment, assisting users with projects, ensuring a safe environment, guiding users in using tools and materials effectively, and fulfilling any quick job requests.
• The post will be involved in the repair and service of various lab equipment, such as vacuum pumps, either in the workshop or within laboratories, using mechanical techniques and simple electrical fault finding.

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: John Bramwell – Technical Manager (Teaching and Services)

Email: john.bramwell@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

Jobtrain: 0161 850 2004 https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date. Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.