Senior Technician Electronics & Electrical Engineering

The Clever Fish Recruitment; Bolton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a candidate for a permanent position based at Manchester University. The role involves equipment maintenance, technical troubleshooting, and providing essential support to students and staff. Candidates must hold a qualification in engineering or science, have a strong practical background in electronics, and possess good communication skills. The salary for this position ranges between £32,080 and £36,636 depending on experience. It offers a 35-hour week with essential flexibility.

Qualifications

• Qualification in engineering or science (HNC, HND, degree, or equivalent).
• Strong practical background in electronics or electrical engineering.
• Skilled in testing, fault-finding, and repair of technical equipment.
• Knowledge of microcontrollers, PCB design, and soldering techniques.
• Good IT and communication skills.
• Excellent organization and time management.
• Sound knowledge of health and safety in technical environments.

Responsibilities

• Equipment maintenance.
• Technical troubleshooting.
• Provide essential support to both students and staff.
• Ensure the smooth operation of teaching laboratories.
• Prepare and maintain teaching spaces.

Skills

practical background in electronics

testing and fault-finding skills

good IT and communication skills

excellent organization and time management

knowledge of health and safety

Education

Qualification in engineering or science

Tools

LabVIEW

Simulink

3D CAD software

Job description

Job Description

BASED AT THE MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY

** PERMANENT POSITION **

Salary between £32080.00 and £36636.00 depending on experience

• 35 hours per week Monday to Friday.
• Flexibility essential between 9:00am and 6:00pm.

JOB OVERVIEW:

• Equipment maintenance.
• Technical troubleshooting.
• Providing essential support to both students and staff.
• Ensuring the smooth operation of teaching laboratories.
• Prepare and maintain teaching spaces, support practical classes with a team

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Essential Skills & Experience

• Qualification in engineering or science (HNC, HND, degree, or equivalent).
• Strong practical background in electronics or electrical engineering.
• Skilled in testing, fault-finding, and repair of technical equipment.
• Knowledge of microcontrollers, PCB design, and soldering techniques.
• Good IT and communication skills.
• Excellent organisation and time management.
• Sound knowledge of health and safety in technical environments.

Desirable

• Experience in an educational or research setting.
• Familiarity with LabVIEW, Simulink, or 3D CAD software.
• Flexible approach and willingness to support wider technical teams.

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