Senior Technician (Bank Staff)

TN United Kingdom; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Technician to join their dynamic team at a leading art and design school. This casual role offers flexibility with no fixed hours, providing essential support to students during busy periods. As a Senior Technician, you'll facilitate workshops, deliver inductions, and ensure the safe use of equipment, fostering a positive learning environment. If you're passionate about art and design and possess a broad range of technical skills, this opportunity allows you to inspire and guide the next generation of creatives in a vibrant and innovative setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in various technical areas, including digital and hand techniques.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively to students.

Responsibilities

• Support students during workshops and self-directed study.
• Manage workshop safety and equipment upkeep.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Workshop Management

Technical Demonstrations

Education

Relevant Technical Experience

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Industrial Sewing Machines

Digital Printing Equipment

Looms (Table, ARM, George Wood)

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Client:

Nottingham Trent University

Location:

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

6404f7b35b77

Job Views:

30

Posted:

13.04.2025

Expiry Date:

28.05.2025

Job Description:

Build a Rewarding Career.

Doing things differently.

This is a bank staff role with no fixed hours.

About the role

The technical team at Nottingham School of Art & Design is looking to expand its team of bank staff to support across the school. This is a casual role with no fixed hours and supports the team during busy periods, evenings and/or weekends.

As a Senior Technician, you will work under the direction of the Technical Specialist and the Technical Team Leader for the area to provide support to students. Senior Technicians support undergraduate and postgraduate students during workshops and self-directed study, creating a positive and encouraging environment. This may involve delivering inductions and technical demonstrations as well as the day-to-day management of the workshop. You will work with students across various skill levels. The post holder will be responsible for the safe use of the workshop, equipment, and machinery upkeep as well as delivering inductions on certain equipment and/or processes. We are looking for specialists in one or more of the following areas:

1. Leather- hand and machine processes
2. Weave- experience with table looms, ARM and George Wood looms
3. Adobe Creative Suite and other software
4. Wood/hard materials
5. Knitwear- Hand flat Dubied, domestic knitting, garment construction, Shima and Stoll machine programming
6. Digital print- knowledge of printers (laser, large format and imposition software)
7. Garment construction- experience constructing garments on industrial sewing machines

What we are looking for

You will demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently within a team. You will be able to communicate ideas of a complex and technical nature to students, using a variety of methods and have detailed knowledge of the workshop and/or industry experience.

Experience is essential in the following areas:

1. Broad range of knowledge in your specific field, both digital and hand techniques as appropriate
2. Good problem-solving and practical skills on a range of equipment and techniques.
3. Good awareness of health and safety within a workshop environment.

For more details, please take a look at the role profile. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly.

About Us

Nottingham School of Art & Design is one of the world’s leading art and design schools; we have been influencing, inspiring and innovating for over 175 years. Constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, we’re a diverse community of artists, designers, and creatives at the heart of one of the UK’s most innovative cities.

Catalysts of change and new thinking, we nurture the best creative and digital talent. We give our students the freedom to take risks and express their creativity and individuality. We carry out bold, original, and daring research. We believe in the power of connectivity, collaborating with creative minds around the globe and working with the creative sector to develop highly employable graduates. We bring different disciplines together to inspire our students to think beyond their passion and make a bigger impact, from sustainability to enterprise and social justice.

For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact Carly Stafford (Materials Technical Team Leader) at [emailprotected].

Proposed interview dates: ongoing

Safe and Inclusive

At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.

Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position.

Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa for more information. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.

Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.