Technical Specialist; Micro-Mechanical Testing

Overall, Purpose of the Job

We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Technical Specialist to join our dynamic Technical Operations team, which strives to provide sector leading technical support for our students, staff and external customers. This role will take place within the ‘TANIST' lab (Tescan and Newtec in situ testing), a facility dedicated to in situ mechanical and thermal testing. The purpose of this role is to:

• Deliver thermal and mechanical testing using multiple micro‑tester stages that can be interchanged between two scanning electron microscopes and an optical workstation.
• Be part of a team of Technical Specialists and Application Scientists to deliver service work to external customers and support internal users.
• Offer specialised training, advice in your area of expertise and, where appropriate, a bespoke service to users of the TANIST lab. This will involve devising project plans and implementing specific strategies to improve response times and provide necessary training throughput.
• Ensure that the specialty systems are fully operational and comply with the University’s Health and Safety standards.

• 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 be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately 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 pe Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

• Name:
  Jack Donoghue, Senior Technical Specialist –
  Email: ja
• General enquiries –
  Email: recruitmentserv
• Technical support –

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.