Introduction
The University of Manchester (www.manchester.ac.uk) 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://
Overall Purpose of the Job
* We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Senior Technician to join our dynamic FSE Technical Operations team, which strives to provide a sector leading technical support for our students and staff
The purpose of this role is:
* Work as a senior member of a team of technicians that provides specialist technical advice, support and assistance across all teaching spaces in the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering
* Support the Senior Teaching Specialist in the management, planning, maintenance of equipment, and materials needed for practical classes
* In conjunction with the Teaching Technical Specialist and other Senior Technicians, plan and implement strategies to deliver sector leading teaching laboratories
* Ensure that the laboratories are maintained to a clean and tidy work standard and in line with H&S guidelines
What you will get in return:
* Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
* Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
* Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
* Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
* Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers
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
Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Please be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Kerry Plant (EEE Teaching Technical Specialist)
Email: kerry.plant@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
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.