Manchester Metropolitan University
Hourly Pay Rate:
£12.60 hourly pay + £1.51 per hour holiday pay
Hours Per Week
16
Duration of role:
Annual recruitment
All Locations
Sandra Burslem
Closing Date:
03 Aug 2025

Job Description

The current opportunity is available for current Manchester Met students, to apply you must be based in the UK for the duration of the role.

A number of students are required to join the on campus IT Rover team for the 2025/26 academic year. IT Rovers assist the Information Technology & Digital (ITD) Campus support team providing practical IT support for MMU staff & students using PCs, printers and other equipment within the Universities.

Main tasks of the role will include:

  • Using judgement to troubleshoot IT issues, and escalating unresolved problems to IT staff
  • Managing and closing IT tickets using the IT record management system (Fresh)
  • Providing practical help and assistance for wide-format printing, including clearing paper jams, refilling paper, and escalating issues as needed
  • Supporting general printing tasks, including clearing paper jams and refilling paper on University network printers
  • Providing practical help and assistance for the Loan Laptop systems, including cleaning, reconfiguring, and troubleshooting issues
  • Carrying out other tasks as required, such as moving equipment and assisting with IT or AV checks


Dates of work

This role will be worked on a rota basis during term time from 22 September 2025.

Shifts are based from Sandra Burslem 1.02 – Campus IT Support team office.

Mondays - Fridays: 9am-12noon, 1pm-4pm

It is expected that successful IT Rovers will be allocated 2 x 3 hour shifts.

You will be booked on a Semester basis through Social Schedules. 

Training: If you are successfully shortlisted for this role, you will be inducted on site on your first shift and training will be providing throughout.

Person Specification

This role is only open to Manchester Met Students who will be enrolled on an undergraduate/postgraduate course for the duration of the 2025/26 academic year.
 
 All applicants must have:
  • Knowledge and experience using MMU Print systems
  • Knowledge and experience debugging Microsoft Office applications
  • Knowledge and experience using Outlook email systems on both mobile and desktop platforms (Windows or Mac)
  • Experience debugging Windows applications and systems (Mac experience is also desirable)
  • Previous experience assistanting or helping others, whether in personal, volunteer, or informal settings
  • A strong focus on delivering excellent customer service

How to Apply

Applications must be made via the Apply button, completing the form on the following page, along with attaching your CV and Cover Letter. Ensure you include and answer the following question in your cover letter: "How do you fix 99% of all computer issues?"
  
The deadline for applications is 11:59pm on Sunday 3 August2025.
   
Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to supporting the rights, responsibilities, dignity, health and wellbeing of staff and students through our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. 
   
We are committed to providing accessible and inclusive recruitment. If you require or would benefit from support or reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in work, please contact us by e-mailing [email protected]. This information will only be used and shared with those who require it to implement any change(s) and only at the point this is required
   
If you have any queries, or need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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