Technical Specialist (Transformer Ageing)

About the Role:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Technical Specialist in Transformer Ageing to join our dynamic technical operations team, which strives to provide a sector leading technical support for FSE and the wider University. With a commitment to customer service excellence and a passion for science and engineering, Technical Specialist in Transformer Ageing will provide an agile technical support service to staff and students to support teaching, research and professional services. FSE’s research and teaching quality is recognised globally; this is an exciting opportunity to join us in Manchester and contribute to the provision of a sector leading technical service.

The purpose of this role is to provide technical support for the experimental research on ageing assessment of transformer insulation systems through laboratory experiments. This includes design and development of medium and large-scale experimental systems to replicate transformer chemical marker portioning process. Furthermore, it includes conducting various physico-chemical measurements of oil and paper parameters during the experiments, analysis of the data and or inclusion in publications. More details on the responsibilities and necessary experience can be found within the Further Particulars file attached below.

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.

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

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 People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.

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

For enquiries on vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Ramy Afia

Email: ramy.afia@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

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

- Please quote reference SAE-030621

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.