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Senior Technical Specialist (Robotics)

The University of Manchester - Science and Engineering - FSE Technical Services - Faculty Office - Science and Engineering

Location: Manchester
Salary: £46,485 to £56,921 per annum, depending on relevant experience (Grade 7)
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 8th October 2024
Closes: 18th October 2024

Job reference: SAE-026293
Salary: Grade 7 £46,485 to £56,921 per annum, depending on relevant experience
Faculty/Organisational Unit: Science and Engineering
Location: Oxford Road
Employment type: Permanent
Division/Team: FSE Technical Services
Hours per week: 1 FTE
Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 18/10/2024
Contract duration: Permanent
School/directorate: Faculty Office - Science and Engineering

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 www.se.manchester.ac.uk.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Senior Technical Specialist (Robotics) to join our dynamic technical operations team, which strives to provide a sector leading technical support for FSE and the wider University. With a commitment to customer service excellence and a passion for science and engineering, the Senior Technical Specialist (Robotics) will provide an agile technical support service to staff and students to support teaching, research and professional services. FSE’s research and teaching quality is recognised globally; this is an exciting opportunity to join us in Manchester and contribute to the provision of a sector leading technical service.

  • Working closely with academics, technical staff and students in the Faculty of Science and Engineering to ensure the safety, maintenance, security and reliability of specialist computer software and hardware systems for robotics research.
  • Manage a team of Technical Specialists at both the Manchester campus and RAICo1 site in Cumbria responsible for supporting research and development of robotic and autonomous systems.
  • Supporting academic staff, PhD students, PDRAs and others using specialist robotics hardware or software, including training and advising users where appropriate.
  • Overseeing the health and safety processes and inductions in robotics laboratories within the Faculty of Science and Engineering.

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 CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Christopher Page, Technical Operations Manager

Email: christopher.page@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

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