Technical Officer (Manufacturing)

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Job Description :

Technical Officer – Workshops – Manufacturing

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the workshop manufacturing team with Manchester Metropolitan University as a Technical Officer.

This 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.

Role

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.

About you

• You will be able to demonstrate a wide range of skills and experience covering a broad range of Mechanical Engineering disciplines.
• Experience of subtractive technologies, CAD/CAM and Materials testing would be advantageous.
• Ensuring Health & Safety of the workshop/laboratory spaces is maintained at all times. Conducting inductions for staff, students and visitors.
• Ensuring Risk Assessments, COSHH forms and prep notes in area of responsibility are accurate and kept up to date.
• Working as part of a wider team to triage student questions and issues across multiple disciplines
• 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 machinist, a proactive and positive attitude

To provide the highest level of technical service, supporting the area, you will have a flexible approach to work and an ability to work on your own initiative. You will be expected to participate in internal and external networks and user groups, attending relevant events to keep up to date with the latest developments and techniques and to share information with other team members. Strong communication skills and a commitment to quality service will also play an important role in being successful in this post.

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, Kieran Nolan, Technical Manager; k.nolan@mmu.ac.uk

Interviews to be held on-site July 12th.

Manchester Met University is committed to creating an intentionally inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We understand the importance of having a diverse workforce and the benefits it can bring to ensuring diversity of thought and innovation in everything we do. We, therefore, encourage applications from our local and international communities, in particular people from ethnic minority groups, disabled people and people who identify as LGBTQIA+.