The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Additive Manufacturing and Hydrogen Technologies Team at Manchester Metropolitan University as Technical Officer in Digital and Additive Manufacturing. Based in PrintCity, our award-winning state-of-the-art Additive Manufacturing facility, this is an opportunity to use your specialist skills to support the research, teaching, and industrial partners projects taking place in Manchester Metropolitan University. The Role As a Technical Officer, you will: Work independently in your specialist area, taking responsibility for a designated workspace and the provision of an excellent service. Be responsible for the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and general maintenance of specialist equipment in your area. Devise innovative solutions to complex technical problems. Train service users in the use of specialist equipment and software. Support stakeholders with 3D modelling, 3D Scanning and printing requests, providing advice and guidance. About you To succeed in this role, you will possess: Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships. Excellent technical skills in your specialist area and be flexible and capable of learning new techniques/applying your skills to different applications to support service users and technical colleagues. Have the ability to work under your own initiative and demonstrate a willingness to support technical colleagues. The ability to work under pressure and juggle competing priorities effectively. The Team You will be part of a large and diverse Technical Team that works in specialist laboratories, workshops, studios, and IT facilities. Our technical team plays a key role supporting, guiding, and advising across our university, from sciences, engineering, art, design and technology through to sports, ceramics, nursing and physiotherapy. We offer a creative working environment that inspires our staff to fulfil their potential and offer training to further develop your skills and expertise. How to apply: Please upload a cover letter and your CV detailing how you meet the essential criteria in the attached Job Description. If you would like more information about this post, please get in touch with Dr Tiziana Denaro at t.denarommu.ac.uk 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 local and international communities, particularly those from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities, 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.