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.
Please complete this application in your own words and do not use AI-generated responses. We are interested in your unique perspective and want to get to know the real you. We appreciate that this may be your first job and your first job application. Don’t worry about making it perfect. We value honesty, effort, and authenticity more than professionally written answers.
A number of students are required to join the on campus IT Rover team for the 2026/27 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 21th of September
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 2026/27 academic year.
We understand that you may not have professional work experience yet. Experience gained through helping friends, family, school, college, volunteering, hobbies, or other informal settings is valuable and can help demonstrate the skills we are looking for.
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
The deadline for applications is 11:59pm on Sunday 23 August 2026.
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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