Vacancy: Technical Officer at MMU (Closed)

Technical Services at Manchester Metropolitan University are recruiting to a new Technical Officer role. 

We are a great, modern university, in a great global city, here to make an impact on Manchester, our nation and beyond, with a driving ambition to discover and disseminate knowledge, and make higher education accessible and beneficial to all those with the passion and ability to succeed. 

Technical Services at Manchester Metropolitan is a vibrant technical community, developing its services to meet the needs of a university of the future.  Our diverse team of technicians ensure that the University functions efficiently and delivers the levels of student experience both our undergraduates and postgraduates deserve and expect of us.  

Working in specialist laboratories, workshops, studios and digital facilities, our technical professionals play a key role supporting, guiding, and advising across our university from sciences, art, engineering, design, and technology, through to sports, nursing and teacher training. 

We are a forward-looking service, committed to a strong culture of continuous improvement and we are passionate about providing the best customer service to our staff and students. 

An exciting new opening has arisen within Manchester Metropolitan University as a Technical Officer in the Engineering Makers team.

This new post offers the opportunity to be part of our vibrant technical community, developing its education and research services to meet the needs of a university of the future.  Our diverse team of technicians ensure that the University functions efficiently and delivers the levels of student experience both our undergraduates and postgraduates deserve and expect of us. Working in specialist laboratories, workshops, studios and digital facilities, our technical professionals play a key role supporting, guiding, and advising across our university from sciences, art, engineering, design, and technology, through to sports, nursing and teacher training.

We are a forward-looking service, committed to a strong culture of continuous improvement and we are passionate about providing the best customer service to our staff and students.

The role  

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated individual looking for a challenging and exciting role within the Technical Services team, the team supports students and staff across Arts & Humanities and Science & Engineering Maker Workshop spaces. 

There is a need for flexible working hours to meet the demands of the departments, the successful candidate will be required to work regular evenings

About you 

You will be able to demonstrate a wide range of skills and experience covering a broad range of Engineering/Craft Maker disciplines.

Possess a sound knowledge of relevant Health &Safety legislation associated with operations within a workshop/laboratory environment.

We are looking for someone with a keen eye for detail with excellent verbal and written communication skills with an enthusiasm to provide help and support to staff and students. 

Desirable attributes are flexibility to work across faculties, multidisciplinary, a proactive and positive attitude

How to apply

Please upload a covering letter and your CV, detailing how you meet the essential criteria specified in the attached Job Description

If you would like more information about this post please contact, Richard Walker, Technical Manager; r.walker@mmu.ac.uk

Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to supporting the rights, responsibilities, dignity, health and wellbeing of staff and students through our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

We promote applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of background, belief or identity, recognising the benefits that a diverse organisation can bring and particularly encourage applications from groups which are underrepresented in the University workforce.

We recognise the benefits and importance of an environment that supports flexible working and are open to conversations about this, as well as any reasonable adjustments required throughout the application process