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