Senior Technician (Workshops)

Job reference: SAE-031401
Salary: UoM Grade 5 £32,080 - £36,636 per annum based on experience
Faculty/Organisational Unit: Science and Engineering
Location: Oxford Road
Employment type: Permanent
Division/Team: FSE Technical Services
Hours Per Week: 35 hours per week (1 FTE)
Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 10/07/2026
Contract Duration: Permanent
School/Directorate: Faculty Office - Science and Engineering

We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join our team as a Senior Technician (Workshops). This role offers an exciting opportunity to deliver high-quality technical support for teaching, research and professional services within the Faculty of Science & Engineering. You will join a dynamic technical operations team, contributing to a sector-leading workshop service and supporting innovative engineering and scientific activity.

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for:

• Manufacturing precision components and assemblies using conventional and CNC machine tools
• Supporting teaching, research and student projects, including demonstrating workshop equipment
• Providing technical guidance and design advice for experimental rigs and equipment
• Maintaining, servicing and repairing equipment to ensure minimal disruption to operations
• Collaborating with staff, students and external stakeholders, while supporting and mentoring junior technicians and apprentices

We welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences and approaches to their work.

About You

We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate:

Essential Criteria

• Qualification in a science or engineering discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Experience using conventional and CNC machining equipment and interpreting engineering drawings
• Experience in a technical or engineering role, including machining to tight tolerances and use of CAD/CAM
• Strong communication, teamwork and customer service skills
• Knowledge and application of health and safety practices in a technical environment

Desirable Criteria

• Experience supporting teaching or delivering practical sessions
• Experience working in a Higher Education or research environment
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment servicing and repair
• Previous supervisory or line management experience

We value transferable skills and real-world experience as much as formal qualifications.

Our Benefits Include

• Generous employer pension contribution
• Christmas closure across all departments outside of annual leave and bank holidays
• Purple Place employee discount platform

For more information, please see https://www.manchester.ac.uk/connect/jobs/benefits-working-here/ . You can also find information on Flexible and Hybrid working https://www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk/people/current-staff/flexible-and-hybrid-working/ 

We are an open place of enquiry and challenge. We embrace and celebrate difference, diversity and debate, and pride ourselves on being a place of education, learning and community. Find out more from our Freedom of Speech Policy. https://www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk/news/display/?id=32905 

Enquiries

Name: Kieran Nolan
Email: kieran.nolan@manchester.ac.uk 

Further Information

General enquiries: recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk 

Technical support: https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home 

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK.

Applications close at midnight on the closing date.

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