Technical Services
Hourly Pay Rate:
£13.45 hourly pay + £1.62 per hour holiday rate
Hours Per Week
16
Duration of role:
One off role
All Locations
Manchester campus (Jobs4Students)
Closing Date:
23 Sep 2026

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.
 

At the Resource Centre in the Science & Engineering Faculty, we are always looking to enhance our service delivery through improving our resources.

This role is to support making our Chemistry Laboratory Coats Health & Safety Compliant. In order to achieve this there is a requirement to sew up all the pockets.

Within this role you will:

  • Need to be a Manchester Fashion Institute Student who has been inducted into the use of the sewing machines in the Cavendish Building.
  • Have sewing skills to sew up pockets in Laboratory Lab Coats
 
Details: 
Approximately 300 Laboratory Coats need the pockets sewing

Dates: 
Week commencing 28 September
 
Hours per week: 16 hours
 

Students will be expected to develop the following skills and experiences while carrying out this internship:

  • Communication skills with a range of stakeholders
  • Knowledge of related equipment and materials (sewing machines, fabric, threads)
  • Customer service skills  

Person Specification

This role is only open to current Manchester Met students who meet the following requirements:

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills to work collaboratively and independently
  • Ability to follow instructions
  • Ability to adhere to Health and Safety legislation
  • Customer service experience
  • Knowledge of fashion and textiles materials

How to Apply

Please apply via the Apply button, completing the form on the next page.
  
The deadline for applications is 11:59pm on Wednesday 23rd September 2026.
 
Please be aware that roles may close earlier than the stated closing date, where a high number of applications are received. To ensure you have an opportunity to apply, please do so as soon as possible.
    
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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