Job Description

Join Our Team as a Technical Officer - Engineering Manufacturing
Are you passionate about hands-on technical work and supporting innovation in engineering education? We're looking for a Technical Officer to join our Science and Engineering Manufacturing team within Technical Services.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment supporting students, staff, and researchers across a wide range of engineering disciplines.
What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting teaching and learning in Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronic Engineering.
• Providing expert advice and services, including electronic project design and skills training.
• Collaborating with technical teams across the faculty to deliver high-quality support.
• Contributing to research, consultancy, and knowledge exchange activities.
• Promoting continuous improvement and excellent customer service.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in electrical and electronic engineering.
• Preferably, skills in PCB design and manufacture.
• Familiarity with mains power systems (desirable).
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety in lab/workshop settings.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive, supportive approach to working with students and staff.

Is This Role Right for You?

• Do you enjoy solving technical challenges and working collaboratively?
• Are you passionate about supporting learning and innovation?
• Can you adapt to different tasks and work flexibly across teams?
• Are you driven to delivering excellent service and continuous improvement?

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!
How to Apply
Please ensure that you include a CV and detailed covering letter with your application (no more than 2x Pages).
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ben Dodd, Technical Manager
Further information
Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from all local and international communities, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.
We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.
Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.
Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the attached for that vacancy.
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