Technical Instructor - Weave

De Montfort University; Leicester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

0.6 FTE

Annualised hours

Job summary

De Montfort University is seeking a Weave Technical Instructor to support the operation and maintenance of the Weave facilities within the Built Environment, Design and Creative Function. The role is 0.6 FTE annualised hours, offering part-time work and a focus on teaching support across textile programmes.

You will provide expert demonstrations, technical guidance and safe operation of loom equipment, contributing to curriculum delivery and student learning across multiple programmes.

Qualifications

• Experience in a workshop or technical environment with textile weaving equipment.
• Ability to demonstrate equipment and processes to users.
• Strong communication and a commitment to safety and customer service.
• Ability to lead a class in demonstrating equipment and processes.
• Experience in traditional textile processing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support, advice and demonstrations in woven textiles and loom operations.
• Support growth of weave workshop resources and equipment commissioning.
• Contribute to learning materials and maintain tools and processes in the weave workshop.
• Promote best practice, monitor safety and keep records.
• Support events such as Open Days and Degree Show as required.

Skills

Technical skills

Workshop experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Leadership in class

Education

O' Level/GCSE

Tools

Dobby loom

Power loom

Job description

Job Description

Technical Instructor - Weave

Requisition Id: 653

Job Location: Gateway House

Full-time/Part-time: Part-time/Annualised hours

Employee Weekly Hours: 22.20

Maximum Salary: 38,784.00 GBP

Minimum Salary: 32,080.00 GBP

Market Supplement:

Application Closing Date: 08/09/2026

Job Description:

Main duties and responsibilities

Technical Services

Grade E 0.6 FTE Annualised Hours

An opportunity has risen within the Built Environment, Design and Creative Function for a Weave Technical Instructor at De Montfort University. The position is available as a 0.6 FTE Annualised hours post.

Working within our textile workshops, you will play a key role in the operation and maintenance of our Weave facilities, supporting teaching, learning and project work across a range of programmes. You will provide expert advice, practical demonstrations and technical support to students and staff, ensuring equipment is used safely, effectively and to the highest standards.

Main Purpose Of The Post:

• Contribute as part of a team in the effective provision and availability of specialist equipment and work areas in order to facilitate curriculum delivery, student learning, research and the possibility of commercial activity.
• Provide highly skilled technical assistance, guidance and instruction to all users, demonstrating equipment and processes as appropriate.

Duties And Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support, advice and demonstrations in woven and related constructed textiles. This includes all technical aspects of hand and dobby looms, from yarn preparation through to finished cloth. Using industry standard warp, weft and yarn calculations. Working with specialist software in relation to the dobby and power looms.
• Support the growth of the weave workshop resources, including the acquisition and commissioning of new equipment.
• Contribute to the creation of learning materials, maintain tools, equipment and processes in the Weave workshop.
• Promote best practice within the weave technical workshop, monitor safety and keep accurate records.
• Support the creation and development of learning and promotional material.
• Support events such as Open Days, Degree Show and exhibitions as required.

You Will Have:

• Excellent technical skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Experience working within a workshop, studio or technical environment and Weave machinery
• Demonstrating specialist equipment, techniques and workflows.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical information to a range of users.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of service, safety and customer support.
• Ability to lead a class in demonstrating equipment and process

The Following Would Be Advantageous:

• Experience of traditional textile processing and manufacture.
• Experience working within a Further or Higher Education environment.
• Experience developing safe working procedures and technical protocols.

Contact

For more information about the role please contact Robert Leary (Chief Technical Instructor) [e-mail]

Education

O' Level/GCSE or equivalent