Senior Technician (Aerospace)

The University of Manchester; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fantastic market leading Pensionscheme

Employee health and wellbeing services

Exceptional starting annual leave entl

Additional paid closure over the Xmas/

Discounts at major retailers

Job summary

The University of Manchester is seeking a Senior Technician to support practical student projects, student society activities and innovative aerospace research within the Aerospace platform. You will contribute to the design, manufacture and development of avionics systems, test rigs, wind tunnel models and free-flying vehicles, enabling discovery, learning and innovation across the faculty.

The role supports world-class teaching and research, with flexible working arrangements where possible.

Job description

This role offers an exciting opportunity to play a key part in supporting world-class aerospace teaching student development, and cutting-edge research within the Faculty of Science and Engineering. Working as a Senior Technician within the Aerospace platform, you will apply your technical expertise to supportpractical student projects, student society activities, and innovative aerospace research. Through the design, manufacture and development of avionics systems, test rigs, wind tunnel models, and free-flying vehicles, you will help create the facilities, equipment and technical solutions that enable discovery, learning and innovation. Your contribution will directly enhance the student experience, support academic excellence, and help deliver pioneering research that advances aerospace engineering

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.

Our University is positive about flexible working you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please be aware that due to the number of applications we unfortunately may not able to provide individual feedback on your application.

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

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Denise Grehan

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General enquiries:

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