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, over 25 Nobel Prize winners have worked or studied here and 83% of our research was ranked as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ by the Research Excellence Framework.
B.15 workshop provides consultancy and practical assistance for student modelmaking projects at the Manchester School of Architecture (MSA) which is a joint institution run by both Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) and UoM staff. The school is ranked as 5th Globally in the QS world subject rankings and 2nd in the UK. The workshop team works with technical and academic staff at all levels of MSA and across both institutions supporting Undergraduate and Postgraduate student coursework and research requirements concerning physical modelmaking. The school has over 1000 students.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Workshops Technician to join our dynamic technical operations team, which strives to provide a sector leading technical support for SEED and the wider Humanities Faculty. With a commitment to customer service excellence and a passion for creating, the Workshops Technician will provide an agile technical support service to staff and students to support teaching, research and professional services. This is an exciting opportunity to join us in Manchester and contribute to the provision of a sector leading technical service.
The primary responsibility of the post-holder is to support the provision of model making within the workshops, including three-dimensional construction projects using Card/Paper, Wood, Plastics, Additive Manufacturing and moulding and casting materials.
The post-holder will be based in the B.15 Architecture workshop spaces. This role will increase the technical support provision within the workshops, working closely with the in-post Technical / workshop staff.
What you will get in return:
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 note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.
Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
Please note, under the new immigration rules this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK in order to be eligible to take up the post.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Scott Miller
Email: Scott.miller@manchester.ac.uk
Please send a portfolio of your previous work in addition to the job application link below by emailing scott.miller@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
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.
