Technical Officer in CAM workshop

2 weeks ago

Manchester, United Kingdom Manchester Metropolitan University Full time £45,000 - £55,000 per year

We are looking to recruit a Technical Officer in our Science and Engineering Manufacturing Team (CAM Workshop)

Are you passionate about engineering and eager to support cutting-edge education and research? We're looking for a Technical Officer to join our Science and Engineering Manufacturing Team — a dynamic group that supports students, staff, and research through hands-on technical expertise in our labs and workshops.

What You'll Do

As a Technical Officer, you'll:

  • Provide expert technical support for teaching, research, and knowledge exchange.
  • Work primarily within the Manufacturing Team, but also collaborate across other technical areas.
  • Support Engineering projects — from design and development to practical student training.
  • Help maintain a safe, efficient, and innovative working environment.

We're proud of our culture of continuous improvement and our commitment to delivering an excellent experience for both students and staff.

What We're Looking For

You'll be a great fit if you have:

  • A broad skill set across multiple engineering disciplines, including but not limited to Laser cutting and 3D printing.
  • Experience with milling machines, lathes and waterjet cutters desirable.
  • A solid understanding of Health & Safety in workshop and lab environments.
  • Strong communication skills — both written and verbal.
  • A genuine enthusiasm for helping students and staff succeed.

Questions to Ask Yourself:

  • Do I enjoy working in a hands-on, collaborative technical environment?
  • Am I confident supporting engineering projects?
  • Can I adapt to working across different teams and disciplines?
  • Do I take pride in maintaining safe and efficient workspaces?
  • Am I passionate about helping others learn and achieve their goals?

    Interested?

If you're excited by the idea of working in a forward-thinking team and making a real impact in science and engineering education, we'd love to hear from you

How to Apply

Please ensure that you include a CV and detailed covering letter with your application (Your cover letter should be no more than 2x pages).

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ben Dodd, Technical Manager

Further Information

Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from all local and international communities, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.

Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.

Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the attached Job Description for that vacancy.

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