The University of Manchester
Workshops Technician (Model Making)
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Workshops Technician
We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Workshops Technician to join our dynamic Technical Operations team. We are committed to delivering sector-leading technical services across the School of Environment, Education and Development (SEED) and the wider Faculty of Humanities. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a creative, collaborative environment by providing high-quality technical support for teaching, research and professional services.
Based in Manchester, you will play an important role in enabling staff and students to realise ambitious design and research projects while maintaining the highest standards of customer service and technical excellence.
Responsibilities
- Support the delivery of model-making activities within the B.15 workshops.
- Assist with three-dimensional construction projects using a wide range of materials and processes, including card and paper, timber, plastics, additive manufacturing, and mould-making and casting techniques.
- Provide practical guidance, demonstrate workshop equipment and processes.
- Help ensure that all activities are carried out safely and effectively.
Requirements
- Flexible, solutions-focused approach.
- Strong commitment to health and safety.
- Genuine enthusiasm for helping students achieve their creative and academic goals.
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Based within the B.15 Architecture workshop facilities, you will work closely with the existing technical team to enhance the workshop's technical support provision and contribute to the continuous development of an innovative and welcoming workshop environment.
Benefits
- Fantastic market leading Pension scheme.
- Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays.
- Additional paid closure over the Christmas period.
- Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers.
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.
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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.
Contact Information
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
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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.
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