Robotics / Engineering Technician (NERIC)

Join us, in the North of England Robotics Innovation Centre Team at the University of Salford!

We currently have an exciting opportunity for 2 x Robotics / Engineering Technician to join our NERIC Team, developing robotic and automated solutions.

The role will provide technical support for the academic and research staff within the NERIC facility. This will include supporting the design and execution of the project, the maintenance and management of systems/equipment within the facility and engagement with businesses.

The role will form part of a Specialist Technician team providing support across the specialist spaces within the Centre.  This team will have a day-to-day responsibility for specialist laboratories and will work closely with academic and professional services colleagues to ensure appropriate provision of technical resources. 

 Take a look for yourself at our new North England Robotics Innovation Centre (NERIC) and see what amazing things you could be part of here at the University of Salford - North of England Robotics Innovation Centre (NERIC)

The University of Salford and NERIC

NERIC is an internationally acclaimed research and innovation ‘go-to’ facility and provider of Robotics / AI solutions for SMEs; housing robotics, manufacturing labs, a healthcare robotics laboratory, an industrial collaboration space and a smart mobility laboratory and will serve as a hub for the University of Salford’s robotics and automation specialists who are looking to work with SMEs around the country to provide solution development, design, testing and validation of digital innovation.

We will focus on the needs of SMEs, providing the facilities, expertise and equipment, to help introduce new technologies in innovative ways.

The Centre will look to develop solutions to problems that can be matured for everyday use - technologies that become ubiquitous, an essential part of how we all work and live.

Life at the University of Salford

Supporting diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our community and we want our colleagues to reflect the diversity in our campus. As such, we welcome applications from candidates who might need to work flexibly, as well as those from underrepresented groups. We want our team to be a mix of people and skills, where everyone feels they have a voice and are able to succeed.

We continue to operate informal hybrid working arrangements and we will discuss this with you at interview.  

What’s in it for you?

Competitive salary - and excellent defined benefit pension scheme.

Free Christmas annual leave - extra free days off at Christmas during the University shutdown

Professional development - a comprehensive package of personal development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential

Discounts, discounts and more discounts! – take full advantage of working in Higher Education to get money off your favourite things all along the high street

Wellbeing support - dedicated services and facilities to support your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling to sports and fitness facilities, including discounted gym memberships.

However you identify, whatever your pathway has been to get here, come and join us at the University of Salford where we are all proud to belong watch us in action here!

Closing Date – 8th of May 2024

Interview Date – 20th of May 2024

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