Technician (Chemical engineering Teaching)

at  The University of Manchester

WHAT YOU WILL GET IN RETURN:

• 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.
  Given the in-person requirements of this role, hybrid working is not feasible.
  Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
  Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.
  Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Technician to join our dynamic FSE Technical Operations team, which strives to provide a sector leading technical support for our students and staff. The purpose of this role is:

• Work as part of a team that maintains teaching spaces, equipment, stock, and assets, associated with Chemical Engineering teaching.
• Supports timetabled practical sessions in Chemical Engineering teaching.
• Aims to provide an outstanding student experience, by providing assistance, demonstrating, and offering technical guidance to our students within the limits of expertise
• Supports academic colleagues and GTA’s in providing the best possible teaching experience and learning environment
• To be a point of reliable reference and contact for advice and information. To support assistant technicians and apprentices.
• Contributes to strong health and safety culture in classes and area of work.
• Acts as part of the wider technical operations team, supporting other teams and areas when required.