Senior Technician (Telescope Workshop)

TN United Kingdom; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious observatory as a Senior Technician, where you will provide essential technical support to enhance teaching and research. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a renowned scientific environment. You will be part of a dedicated team, contributing to world-leading research while enjoying a range of benefits, including a market-leading pension scheme and generous leave. If you are passionate about science and technology and thrive in a collaborative setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Market-leading pension scheme

Excellent health and wellbeing services

Generous annual leave

Paid leave over Christmas

Discounts at major retailers

Qualifications

• Experience in providing technical support in a scientific environment.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for teaching and research activities.
• Assist staff and students in using technical equipment and facilities.

Skills

Technical Support

Problem Solving

Physical Fitness

Team Collaboration

Education

Relevant Technical Qualification

Job description

Job Description

Introduction

Jodrell Bank Observatory (JBO), inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in July 2019, is part of The University of Manchester (www.manchester.ac.uk), one of the largest single-site universities in the UK, with a large student community. Jodrell Bank is renowned for the 76-metre Lovell Telescope, a British science and engineering icon, playing a key role in research on pulsars and testing physics theories such as Einstein's General Theory of Relativity.

In 2011, Jodrell Bank Observatory was shortlisted for UK Government's World Heritage Site status, recognizing its significance in astronomical research. The observatory hosts the e-MERLIN array of seven radio telescopes across the UK, connected by a high-speed optical fibre network, making it one of the most powerful telescope arrays worldwide.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Senior Technician to join our technical operations team. The role involves working in all weather conditions, performing physically demanding tasks, and providing technical support to staff and students to aid teaching, research, and professional services. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to world-leading scientific and engineering work at Jodrell Bank, part of The University of Manchester.

What you will get in return:

• Market-leading pension scheme
• Excellent health and wellbeing services, including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• Paid leave over the Christmas period
• Discounts at major retailers

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options.

Please note that we do not accept CVs or applications from recruitment agencies. Any CVs submitted by agencies will be considered a gift.

Enquiries and further information:

Name: Philip Clarke, Technical Manager (Telescope Workshop)

Support link: https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy closes at midnight on the closing date. Please refer to the Further Particulars document for the person specification criteria.