Technical Team Manager

Department

School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Salary

£37,694 - £46,049 per year

Grade

Grade 6

Contract status

Open

Hours of work

Full-time

Based at

University of York campus

Interview date

To be confirmed

Posted Date

19/05/2026

Apply by

09/06/2026

Job Reference

15044

Documents

• Job Description 15044.pdf (PDF, 408.43kb)
  
  

Role Description

Department

The School of Physics, Engineering and Technology brings physicists and engineers together to push the frontiers of knowledge, foster innovation and meet the grand challenges facing society. Our aim is to deliver world-leading research in both fundamental and applied areas whilst developing new technologies that work for the public good, in an environment where everyone can thrive.

As a School, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to our culture and we strive to provide a working environment which allows all staff and students to contribute fully, to flourish, and to excel. We aim to ensure that there is a supportive and egalitarian culture at all levels and across all staff groups and offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, campus facilities and services to support staff from different backgrounds. We are proud to hold Juno Champion and Athena Swan silver awards, which recognise our commitment to creating an equitable and fully inclusive environment in which staff and students can thrive. We aim to inspire young people to engage with science and engineering through our outreach work.

Role

The role will be a practical, hands-on leadership position responsible for the safe, effective, and reliable operation of several engineering facilities, including the Rotational Machines, Renewable Energy, Battery Testing, Fluids and Thermodynamics, and Materials and Mechanics labs. You will manage a small technical team providing direct support, including student facing, to ensure these essential teaching and research spaces are maintained to an exceptional standard. Work undertaken by your team is diverse and may include: Schematic capture, Systems design, 3D CAD modelling, 3D printing and preparation of laboratory equipment for teaching or research.

Role Specific Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to students and staff on a range of teaching and research projects including the design and build of bespoke electrical and mechanical systems.
• Produce and maintaining clear documentation for equipment and its operation, including operating procedures, maintenance information, health and safety documentation, risk assessments, and records relating to COSHH and PUWER where applicable.
• Qualify as one of several Electrically Authorised/Competent Persons within the School support team.
  
  

Skills, Experience & Qualification Needed

• Undergraduate degree, or equivalent relevant experience
• In depth knowledge of mechanical and electronic test and measurement equipment, including 3 phase electrical systems
• Demonstrable experience of designing, constructing, or maintaining electrical and mechanical equipment
• Experience of training others in lab techniques and use of complex equipment
• Able to maintain a positive, open attitude toward others, to value and support colleagues. The ability to respond and integrate change and to demonstrate personal resilience
  
  

Interview date: To be confirmed

For informal enquiries: please contact David Hunter (david.hunter@york.ac.uk) or pet-admin@york.ac.uk

The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.

We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum (essential) criteria for each position will be offered an interview. Read more about the University of York’s commitments under the Disability Confident scheme.

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