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Senior Technician (Architectural Model Making)

University of Salford

Salford

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GBP 80,000 - 100,000

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Job summary

A leading UK university is seeking a motivated Senior Technician (Architectural Model Making) to join its Sustainable Built and Natural Environments team in Salford. The ideal candidate will have expertise in digital fabrication and workshop safety, and be skilled in using various workshop tools. A competitive salary, excellent leave, and professional development opportunities are offered in an inclusive, innovative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary
32 days leave
Flexible working
Professional development opportunities
Wellbeing support
Employee lifestyle benefits and discounts

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of working in digital fabrication, wood and metal workshops.
  • Skills in facilitating the learning experience and specialist techniques.
  • Proficiency in using workshop machinery safely.

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate and facilitate the learning experience.
  • Apply knowledge of workshop machinery safely.
  • Collaborate with team members in Sustainable Built and Natural Environments.

Skills

Digital fabrication experience
Workshop health and safety knowledge
Problem-solving skills

Tools

CNC milling machines
Laser cutters
Circular saws
Chop saws
Lathes
Job description
Overview

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Job Description

Opportunity Overview

We are seeking a motivated and capable Senior Technician (Architectural Model Making) to join our Sustainable Built and Natural Environments team.

We are particularly interested to hearing from candidates with knowledge and experience of working in digital fabrication, wood and metal workshops and workshop health and safety. The role holder requires skills in demonstrating and facilitating the learning experience as well as specialist techniques, such knowledge and skilled in using workshop machinery ( e.g. circular and chop saws, CNC milling machines, lathes, laser cutters, and more). The culture and ethos of the post is directed towards applying out of the box thinking to problem solving and team working.

In addition to the above, we aim to create an inspirational, inclusive learning and working environment, celebrating the diversity of our University community. At Salford you\'ll be encouraged to innovate, be courageous and unstoppable, to ensure we\'re all working to a shared goal of delivering a great experience for our students and wider community.

Responsibilities
  • Demonstrate and facilitate the learning experience as well as specialist techniques.
  • Apply knowledge of workshop machinery and tools in a safe, efficient manner (e.g. circular and chop saws, CNC milling machines, lathes, laser cutters, and more).
  • Collaborate with team members to support the Sustainable Built and Natural Environments group.
Qualifications
  • Knowledge and experience of working in digital fabrication, wood and metal workshops and workshop health and safety.
  • Skills in demonstrating and facilitating learning experiences and specialist techniques.
  • Proficiency in using workshop machinery (e.g. circular and chop saws, CNC milling machines, lathes, laser cutters).
  • A problem‑solving mindset with the ability to work as part of a team and apply out of the box thinking.
What's in it for you?
  • Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme
  • An impressive 32 days leave - plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!
  • Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance
  • Professional development - we offer a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential
  • Our community - there\'s a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity, in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students\' lives
  • The Perks! - MySalford, our online employee portal offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts
  • Wellbeing support - all our people are important to us and we have services and facilities dedicated to your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling, to sports and fitness facilities including discounted gym memberships
  • Sustainable Salford - we have a commitment to be Net Zero by 2038 and embed sustainability in all aspects of university life.
  • Greater Manchester - live and work in one of the most vibrant regions in the UK, a hot spot of digital innovation, excellent schools and colleges, and with affordable city, suburban and rural living options to suit a wide range of lifestyles
  • Our Peel Park campus is unique with lots of green spaces and great transport links including Salford Crescent train station means we\'re easy to get to
  • Our MediaCity campus is at the heart of a world-renowned digital and media hub
  • Team Salford - join us here in Salford and be part of one of the UK\'s fastest growing universities
  • A rewarding career - where everything you do will make a difference. To our students, our local community, and the world around you
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