Average Laboratory Technician salary in Manchester

Job Title: IT Technician Location: Sharston, M22 4SN Salary: £26,000 to £30,000, dependent on experience Job type: Full time, Permanent About us: Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award-winning law firm that deals with personal injury and clinical negligence claims. Based in Manchester, we serve clients nationwide and are currently ranked 70 out of more than 10,000 law firms. We have a 5-star rating on Trustpilot from over 7,000 reviews, which coming from our clients means a lot to us. We are proud of the work we do helping injured people, and this is the core of our business. The Role: Express Solicitors are currently looking to appoint an IT Technician to assist the IT team in the day to day and long term function of the company's IT infrastructure. Candidates must have a minimum of two years' experience working within a similar role. Any experience working with Proclaim case management system will be a distinct advantage. The role's main focus will be to ensure the smooth running of the company's IT technical resources and supporting internal staff members with any hardware or software issues. Responsibilities: Administration of in-house software;Desktop support and troubleshooting in Windows Server 2008/2012/2016, Windows 10/8/7 environments;Support for deployed printers, scanners and other peripherals across the network;Support for remote working arrangements through Microsoft Terminal Services;Support for company mobile phones or other mobile devices;· Support for company telecoms systemResponsibility for maintaining a comprehensive asset register and warranty database;Support for security systems linked to the IT network.Some travel to branch office (Haydock) may be required on an ad hoc basis. Person Specification: A minimum of 12 months experience working within IT Support.Knowledge of Windows based operating systems and troubleshooting common problems.Understanding of network infrastructure and technology.Understanding of computer hardware and peripherals.Analytical and problem solving skills are essential across a broad spectrum of ICT disciplines.Ability to prioritise work received via telephone, email and helpdesk based on business or user impact.Strong communication skills and the capability to deal firmly with external support contractors to ensure levels of service are attained at all times.Excellent organisation and time management skills .Must understand the concept of internal customers and ensure that internal stakeholders remain confident in the ability of the firm's systems to deliver.Knowledge of Proclaim case management and experience of working with software provider Eclipse would be a distinct advantagePrior exposure of BigHand digital dictation and Dragon speech recognition is beneficial.Experience of IP telephone systems e.g. Ringcentral IP Office is desirableExperience of working in the legal industry is advantageous Salary & Hours: Salary of £26,000 to £30,000, dependent on experienceOur standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30pm Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday. Benefits: On-site Working - At our newly renovated South Court office23 Days Holiday - Rising to 26 days, plus bank/public holidays.Extra Holidays - 3 holiday buy backs and an extra day for your birthday after service length requirement.Looking After Your Health - Private medical insurance available after 2 years' service, annual flu jab and Employee Assistance Programme.Looking After Your Well-being - 24/7 onsite Gym, Netball/Football team, 10km Manchester team and more.Work Life / Balance - Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget. Recruitment Process: Interviews will be conducted by MS Teams and will include scenario-based questioning. Our employees are our most important asset, we rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; IT Support Engineer, IT Service Engineer, Service Desk Technician, IT Support Technician, Cloud Support Engineer, Support Technician, 1st Line Support Engineer, IT Support, IT Systems Support, will be considered for this role.

Job Title: Asset Technician - Systems Location: Oxford Road, Manchester Salary: £27,644 to £30,805 per annum, dependent on relevant experience Job type: Full Time (1 FTE), Permanent. 35 hours per week. Closing date: 13/05/2025 About the Role: We are looking for a dedicated and proactive Asset Technician to join our Facilities Maintenance and Compliance team at The University of Manchester. If you have a passion for System Management and Data Handling, Asset Maintenance, and supporting system users, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! As an Asset Technician, you will play a key role in supporting the development and management of our CAFM (Computer-Aided Facilities Management) system, ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of Asset and Maintenance records. You will be the first point of contact for system users, assisting with system access, setup, and providing helpdesk support. Key Responsibilities: Maintain and update the asset database, processing change requests within agreed timescales.Serve as the first point of contact for system users, providing advice and guidance on system access and setup.Coordinate and record Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules.Manage user accounts within the CAFM system, ensuring appropriate access and permissions.Import and export data (asset, finance, supplier, and work orders) to/from the CAFM system.Support the creation and maintenance of user guides, ensuring effective communication of system updates.Assist with planning and delivering training sessions for CAFM system users.Provide helpdesk support via telephone, video call, and email to resolve system-related issues.Assist in generating reports on key performance metrics, including bespoke Excel reports and Power BI dashboards.Test new features and updates to the CAFM system before live deployment.Assist the Asset Manager in maintaining and improving the CAFM system's functionality. What We're Looking For: Essential Skills and Experience; HNC or working towards a degree in IT, Asset Management, Facilities Management, or relevant experience.Strong communication skills to interact effectively with both technical and non-technical teams.Excellent organisational and analytical skills.Experience using CAFM systems (Concerto preferred).Proficiency in Microsoft 365, especially Excel.Ability to write clear processes and procedures.Capable of working in a fast-paced, demand-driven environment. Desirable Skills and Experience; Experience configuring a CAFM system.Familiarity with creating dashboards using Microsoft Power BI.Knowledge of SQL coding.Experience using Microsoft Visio. Why Work at the University of Manchester? Join a world-class institution that values diversity and equality in the workplace. Benefit from a range of staff benefits, including family-friendly policies, flexible working arrangements, and career development opportunities. Access to training and mentorship to support your career growth, with structured development plans and performance reviews. Be part of a global institution in a vibrant, culturally diverse city, with support for international applicants and relocation assistance. The University of Manchester is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where all employees can thrive. We invite applications from all backgrounds and look forward to welcoming the next member of our team to the Directorate of Estates and Facilities. As an equal opportunity 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. Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Data Analyst, Database Technician, and Data Management Technician, Facilities Management Asset Technician, Asset Technician, may also be considered.

HGV Technician We are searching for Motivated, Reliable and Hard-Working HGV Technicians of all levels of competency who will be based from our client’s depot in Burtonwood. Please see below for various shift patterns available: HGV Technicians - Days/Afters HOURS OF WORK: Week 1: 06:00 - 14:30 Monday to Friday Week 2: 14:00 - 22:30 Monday to Friday 08:00 - 12:00 Saturdays: work two, take one off, work two take one off etc PLUS Approx. 5-10 hours overtime available each week c£18.95 per hour (Dependent on experience level) Overtime available at c£28.43 per hour Nightshift HGV Technicians HOURS OF WORK: 22:30 - 07:00 Monday to Friday or Week 1 20:00 - 06:30 Monday to Thursday Week 2 20:00 - 06:30 Tuesday to Friday PLUS Approx. 5 hours overtime available each week c£23.16 per hour (Dependent on experience level) Our client is a franchised Scania dealership which has 5 depots throughout the North West of England all operate 24 hours, Monday to Friday and Saturday mornings. Their modern facilities include leading-edge vehicle technology and diagnostic equipment, an extensive selection of trucks, coaches, buses and trailer units to work on and a structured personal training and development program, tailored to each individual. Each and every one of our client’s employees are valued, and their aim is to retain, develop and promote their employees from within, developing within their existing roles or progressing through to management or alternative roles. The role of HGV Technician will involve: Carrying out diagnostics, inspections, service routines, repairs and testing of vehicles in a professional and safe manner, with the most effective use of your timeReporting findings and carrying out all repairs to the current manufacturer’s standardsReporting to the shift supervisorInvestigating and diagnosing faultsObserving Health and Safety rulesLiaising with the parts department effectively Company Benefits: Increased holiday days with length of serviceLife insurance (2 x annual salary)Contributory PensionChildcare vouchers Scania Reward System Offerings: Gym MembershipRetail discounts for a variety of storesCashback for online purchasesCinema tickets and other forms of entertainmentDiscount codes for food outlets such as Bella Italia(AND MORE!)