Careers
The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland is a team of world-leading academic researchers, industry experts, and business professionals working together to transform manufacturing in Scotland by working with companies of all sizes from across the manufacturing world.
We’re always looking for the best and brightest talent to join us in breaking down barriers to help manufacturers achieve their full potential.
Salary range: £26,093 - £27,319 per annum
FTE: 1
Term: Open-ended
Closing date: 20 September 2026
Location: NMIS sites - predominantly AFRC, Inchinnan
The University of Strathclyde has a long history of working with industry to deliver strong business growth from access to research and innovation expertise. The latest major initiative continuing to deliver on this track record is through the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS).
As a magnet for innovation in advanced manufacturing, the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) group of specialist R&D centres, supports manufacturing, engineering and associated tech businesses of all sizes, to thrive domestically and internationally through accelerating productivity, embracing new digital technologies and achieving net-zero targets.
We turn smart ideas into reality and deliver ground-breaking research. Coming from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, our passionate team works alongside industry, academia, and the public sector to solve problems, train the workforce of the future and generate the creative ideas that will transform manufacturing. Ultimately, we are growing the economy, developing a vibrant and skilled talent pool and helping create prosperous, sustainable communities.
The Opportunity
Based within the Operations Team you will be required to carry out day-to-day activities in support of goods receipt and shipment, including additional stores related duties to support the operational and project needs for the NMIS group. Stores activities will include but are not limited to; offloading goods into warehouse/stores area, processing goods receipt, arranging and preparing goods for dispatch, complete all relevant documentation to support shipment of goods worldwide, liaise with NMIS personnel and finance teams when required, adhere to University and NMIS processes and procedures.
The role will be based predominantly within our AFRC facility at Inchinnan, although the successful candidate will be required to travel between the NMIS sites to support stores activities when required. The successful candidate must be motivated and self-focussed to work within our stores team, you will have previous experience of a similar role and possess excellent communication.
The successful candidate must be motivated and self-focussed to work within our stores team, you will have previous experience of a similar role and possess excellent communication skills at all levels of an organisation.
For informal enquiries, please contact Lee Pinnell, Industrial Workspace Manager - lee.pinnell@strath.ac.uk
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Salary range: £24,547.00 per annum
FTE: Fixed Term (24 months)
Contract type: Fixed Term (24 months)
Closing date: 23/08/2026
Are you enthusiastic, creative, and ready to kick-start your career in marketing and communications? The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) is looking for a Modern Apprentice to join our friendly and supportive communications team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in digital content production, marketing, and internal and external communications within a dynamic organisation at the forefront of advanced manufacturing and innovation.
Working closely with experienced colleagues, you’ll support a wide range of activities—from creating and sharing content on social media, organising our digital media library, and maintaining event calendars, to helping develop newsletters, updating website content, and providing on-the-day support for key events. You’ll also assist with research, reporting, stakeholder coordination, and general team administration, following established processes and receiving ongoing guidance and training throughout.
If you’re conscientious, eager to learn, and excited about building real skills in a fast-paced communications environment, this apprenticeship offers the perfect first step. You’ll gain valuable experience, contribute to meaningful projects, and be supported every step of the way as you develop into a confident communications professional. Join us and be part of shaping the future of manufacturing in Scotland.
To be considered for the role, you will have a minimum of 4 Nat 5’s at A, B and C (or equivalent) which must include English, Mathematics and an Administration, Business, Communication, Media related subject.
The Modern Apprenticeship programme is co-ordinated within the University and gives the successful candidate an opportunity to “earn and learn” as they will achieve a SQA qualification under the modern apprentice administration framework during the 2-year programme.
Please note that as a result of funding rules, Modern Apprentices must embark on the scheme before their 20th birthday.
The University of Strathclyde has a long history of working with industry to deliver strong business growth from access to research and innovation expertise. The latest major initiative continuing to deliver on this track record is through the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS).
As a magnet for innovation in advanced manufacturing, the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) group of specialist R&D centres, supports manufacturing, engineering and associated tech businesses of all sizes, to thrive domestically and internationally through accelerating productivity, embracing new digital technologies and achieving net-zero targets.
We turn smart ideas into reality and deliver ground-breaking research.
Coming from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, our passionate team works alongside industry, academia, and the public sector to solve problems, train the workforce of the future and generate the creative ideas that will transform manufacturing.
Ultimately, we are growing the economy, developing a vibrant and skilled talent pool and helping create prosperous, sustainable communities.
Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to Debz Findaly, Head of NMIS Corporate & Marketing Communications (deborah.findlay@strath.ac.uk).