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technical Services associate Review

at Manchester Metropolitan University

Graduate Job

Teaching

Greater Manchester

Review Submitted: November 2026

Overall Rating

4.1 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

3.5/5 - Overview of the Role
4.4/5 - Experience & Company Culture
5/5 - Recommendations & Advice

Overview of the Role

Overall, how would you describe your experience at Manchester Metropolitan University?

The experience was incredibly professional and welcoming from staff

What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?

assisting students in day to day making Demonstrating glass processes and creative making techniques to improve knowledge Stock management Studio maintenance and management

To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?

5/5
It is a great extension from previous graduate role

How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?

2/5
I didnt get any perks other than holiday reimursement

How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?

5/5
It allowed me to continue in the glass industry where there arent many jobs and gain valueble experience in a corporate hotshop

How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?

2/5
Time wasnt available due to understaffing for sufficient training. Information I used had been previously earned from previous roles

Experience & Company Culture

How is the support you receive?

4/5
Wheever possible its great, understadffing in the department is detrimental

How is your work-life balance?

5/5
Better than ever im so motivated by my role

What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?

5/5
Super welcoming and allowed for fromal relationships to be nourished between students in such a high risk environment

How would you rate Manchester Metropolitan University initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?

5/5

How would you rate Manchester Metropolitan University CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?

3/5
Not very relateable to technical services

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Manchester Metropolitan University to a friend?

Yes

Why?

Really great opportunity in such a rough job market

How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?

5/5
Fabbb

When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to Manchester Metropolitan University?

this role required specific background knowledge in glass and it isnt reccomended to people outside of ceramics and glass
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