Technician (Metallurgy)

University of Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Health and wellbeing services

Annual leave entitlement

Christmas closure

Discounts

Job summary

The University of Manchester is seeking a hands-on technician to support the Faculty of Science and Engineering with heat treatment and thermomechanical processing of metals and alloys.

You will run and maintain a range of furnaces, train users, and assist academics, students and industry partners on appropriate heat treatments to meet project needs. The role is varied, practical and collaborative, supporting world-class research and teaching.

Job description

Interviews: Monday 2nd November

This role will support a variety of different areas within the Faculty of Science and Engineering with specific focus on the heat treatment of a range of materials and the thermomechanical processing of metals and alloys. The facilities in this area are used to support world-class research, teaching and work with industry.

Part of your role will be to run and maintain a suite of furnaces, working alone or with the support or advice of other technicians, academic staff, or students. You will train users on the operation of the equipment and help with appropriate heat treatments to support their project and material needs.

This role is varied and hands on, with work ranging from preparing specimens, supporting large-scale thermomechanical testing to complex heat treatment schedules, maintaining equipment, training facility users and contributing to innovative research projects.

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

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

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to [e-mail].

Any CV's submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK in order to be eligible to take up the post.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Ross Nolan

Email: [e-mail]

General enquiries:

Email: [e-mail]

Technical support:

Jobtrain: 0161 850 2004 https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

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

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.