Technician (Textiles Print)

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 Rachael Redford, Senior Technical officer, via email to r.redford@lboro.ac.uk.

Our Benefits

• Generous annual leave allowance up to 44 days (inclusive of Bank Holidays & University closure days)
• Competitive pension schemes
• A range of childcare support initiatives and benefits including childcare vouchers; on-site university nursery (with salary sacrifice scheme); and holiday play schemes.
• We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies.
• BUPA Cash Plan (100 scheme)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Season ticket loan scheme
• On campus parking with charging points for electric vehicles
• Fantastic range of sports facilities and preferential membership packages available
• Fantastic CPD and inclusive resources for development

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 15th September 2025. Interviews will be conducted week commencing 6th October 2025.

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