Creative Industries Technician (Paint And Print)

onlyFE; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym membership discount

Cycle to Work Scheme

Bus travel discount

Family-friendly policies

Eye tests and glasses

Food outlets variety

Hair & Beauty services

Job summary

Blackburn College is seeking a Technician Facilitator for Creative Industries (Paint & Print) to provide specialist technical and facilitation support across disciplines. You will help maintain high-quality, safe learning spaces and support practical delivery of FE and HE programmes.

The role requires Level 4+ in a relevant discipline and an NVQ2 in English and maths, with experience in workshops and equipment management. A range of staff benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• You should have a Level 4 or above in a relevant creative or technical discipline.
• NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in English and maths is required.
• Experience operating and maintaining specialist equipment and facilities relevant to the discipline.
• Experience dealing with customer queries and maintaining records.
• Experience planning and delivering subject‑specialist workshops or demonstrations.
• Strong understanding of creative production workflows, equipment, and emerging technologies (paint and print).

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist technical and facilitation support across designated creative disciplines.
• Ensure students and staff have access to high‑quality, safe, and innovative learning environments.
• Contribute to the delivery of FE and HE programmes.
• Support development of industry‑standard creative and digital skills.

Skills

Customer service

Workshop delivery

Record keeping

Creative workflows

Equipment operation

Education

Level 4+ in relevant discipline

NVQ 2 in English and maths

Tools

Specialist equipment

Job description

Technician facilitator for Creative Industries (Paint and Print)

£24,522 gross per annum pro rata

Contractual hours29.6

The Role

The Creative Industries Technician Facilitator (Paint & Print) will provide specialist technical and facilitation support across designated creative disciplines, ensuring students and staff have access to high-quality, safe, and innovative learning environments. The role contributes to the practical delivery of FE and HE programmes and supports the development of industry-standard creative and digital skills.

What we are looking for

You should have a Level 4 or above in a relevant creative or technical discipline and an NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in English and maths. You must have experience operating and maintaining specialist equipment and facilities relevant to the discipline. You will have experience of dealing with customer queries and maintaining records along with experience in planning and delivering subject-specialist workshops or demonstrations. You should have a strong understanding of creative production workflows, equipment, and emerging technologies (paint and print disciplines).

You'll have access to a wide range of benefits and support, including, but not limited to:

• Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7/365 helpline for advice and support
• Regular Staff Physical Activity Sessions and reduced-price gym membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted Bus Travel with the Transdev Commuter Club
• Family-friendly policies
• Free eye tests and contribution to VDU-use-only glasses
• Several food outlets with a variety of menu choices
• A full range of discounted professional Hair & Beauty services provided by the Academy Salon
• Professional bakery offering a variety of fresh breads, cakes, and ready meals

Blackburn College values diversity and is committed to create a diverse workforce. Blackburn College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to a variety of pre-employment checks, including satisfactory references, medical clearance, and an enhanced DBS check.