"Technician - Printed Textiles"

Loughborough University - School of Design and Creative Arts

Location: Loughborough University, Loughborough

Salary: £29,588 to £34,610 per annum. Subject to annual pay award.

Hours: Part Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Job Ref: REQ260101

18.5 hours per week (0.5 FTE)

Loughborough University is an amazing place to work. We’re ranked top ten in every national league table and hold a global reputation for sporting excellence.

With an atmosphere of determination, ambition, and desire to make a difference, our collaborative environment inspires both staff and students to be the very best they can be. With over 3,000 members of staff, you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for:

We are seeking to appoint a skilled and experienced print and dye technician. You will have an excellent knowledge of screen-printing processes, dyes and pigments sufficient to be able to prepare and deliver workshops as part of a small technical team. Working with students from FE through to postgraduate level you will also be a confident communicator and enjoy a student facing role.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Julie Turner, Head of Operations, via email to J.M.Turner@lboro.ac.uk.

For more information refer to the full Job Description and Person Specification.

Our Benefits

At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include:

• Time off - generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme.
• Where you work – access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
• Financial wellbeing – competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities.
• Support for you and your family – on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options, and a range of family-friendly policies.
• Health and wellbeing – discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support.
• Travel and sustainability - access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting.

Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.

Loughborough University is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We actively encourage applications from men for this role, as they are currently underrepresented in our technical staff in this area. Appointment will be based on merit alone. We offer a supportive environment, including mentoring, flexible working and development opportunities, to help all colleagues achieve their full potential.

The closing date for this is 16th March 2026 at midnight. Interviews will be conducted week commencing mid - April 2026.