Technician (Metallurgy)

Job reference: SAE-029416

Salary: £28,031 to £31,236 per annum, depending on relevant experience

Faculty/Organisational Unit: Science and Engineering

Location: Oxford Road

Employment type: Fixed Term

Division/Team: FSE Technical Services

Hours Per Week: 35 hours per week

Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 12/09/2025

Contract Duration: up to 12 months (dependent on start date) until 17 September 2026

School/Directorate: Faculty Office - Science and Engineering

We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Technician (Metallurgy) 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, Technician (Metallurgy) 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.

To provide technical expertise within metallurgy-associated laboratories across the University campus in order to support undergraduate teaching, projects and research activities for the University of Manchester, including the transmission of that expertise to other members of staff and students.

To oversee the organisation and daily running of specific laboratories, including Metallurgy and Heat Treatment.

Interviews for the position will take place between 1st and 3rd October.

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.

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

Blended working arrangements may be considered

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Dr Ross Nolan, Senior Technical Specialist (Advanced Metal Development)

Email: ross.nolan@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

Jobtrain: 0161 850 2004 https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

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