Senior Technician (Aerospace Teaching)

\u003cdiv class=\u0022JT-inner\u0022\u003e\u003cdiv class=\u0022JT-row JT-col-12 JT-section JT-text JT-text-100 JT-site JT-twelve JT-column\u0022\u003e\u003cdiv class=\u0022JT-container\u0022\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Senior Technician (Aerospace Teaching) provides specialist technical advice, practical support and day-to-day coordination across Aerospace teaching spaces. Working with the Teaching Technical Specialist and the wider technical team, the role prepares, operates, maintains and demonstrates equipment used in practical classes, supports students and staff, and helps plan resources and improvements. The role makes a direct difference to the student experience by ensuring that Aerospace teaching is safe, reliable, inclusive and delivered to a consistently high standard.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Technical Staff, you are part of Professional Services. Together, all technical staff who work within the Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE) form FSE Technical Operations. FSE Technical Operations is organised into five key functional areas:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Research\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Teaching\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Infrastructure \u0026amp; Facilities\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Workshops\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Computing, Robotics \u0026amp; AI\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWithin FSE Technical Operations, you will belong to the Teaching area.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTeaching - The teaching technical team provides high quality technical advice and support to students of all years of education. They also support academic staff in the diverse range of areas within the Faculty of Science and Engineering. The team are led by several Teaching Technical Specialists (TTS) who are responsible for managing and coordinating technical support for teaching in each of their specific disciplines. This includes all related teaching space, associated equipment and ensuring all Health and Safety obligations are met. The team support a host of taught units within each department. These can be based in computer clusters, bespoke labs or other shared areas. They also support student projects, student societies and field trips in the areas of Civil engineering, Aero and Earth Science. The team works closely with Timetabling, Discipline Heads of Education and laboratory tutors to advise on experiment design and the technical resource required for its delivery.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWithin the Teaching area, you will be part of the Aerospace Teaching Technical Team.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Aerospace Teaching Technical Team supports practical teaching, student projects, student societies and field activities across Aerospace Engineering. The team prepares and maintains specialist facilities including internal combustion and jet engine test rigs, fluids and smoke laboratories, flight simulators and field events. Team members work closely with academic staff, laboratory tutors, timetabling colleagues and students to plan practical delivery, provide technical guidance and ensure that equipment and teaching spaces are safe, ready and fit for purpose. The team operates as a collective, with members cross-trained across key activities to provide resilience and continuity of support. While all technicians are able to support the wider Aerospace teaching portfolio, individuals are encouraged to develop and lead in areas aligned with their particular skills, experience and technical strengths.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you will get in return:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eFantastic market leading Pension scheme\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eExcellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eExceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAdditional paid closure over the Christmas period\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eLocal and national discounts at a range of major retailers\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs 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.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur University is positive about flexible working - you can find out more \u003ca data-cke-saved-href=\u0022https://www.manchester.ac.uk/connect/jobs/flexible-working/\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.manchester.ac.uk/connect/jobs/flexible-working/\u0022\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease be aware that due to the number of applications we unfortunately may not able to provide individual feedback on your application. \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAny recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to \u003ca data-cke-saved-href=\u0022mailto:recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk\u0022 href=\u0022mailto:recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022mailto:recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk\u0022\u003erecruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAny CV's submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eName: Natalie Parish\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEmail: \u003ca data-cke-saved-href=\u0022mailto:Natalie.Parish@manchester.ac.uk\u0022 href=\u0022mailto:Natalie.Parish@manchester.ac.uk\u0022\u003eNatalie.Parish@manchester.ac.uk\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral enquiries:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEmail: \u003ca data-cke-saved-href=\u0022mailto:recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk\u0022 href=\u0022mailto:recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022mailto:recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk\u0022\u003erecruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical support:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca data-cke-saved-href=\u0022https://knowledge.jobtrain.co.uk/jobseeker\u0022 href=\u0022https://knowledge.jobtrain.co.uk/jobseeker\u0022\u003eJobtrain Jobseeker Support Hub\u003c/a\u003e\u003ca data-cke-saved-href=\u0022https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home\u0022 href=\u0022https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home\u0022\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e