Technician Assistant

University of Lincoln; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Lincoln’s School of Creative Arts and Design invites a Technician Assistant to join the model making workshop and printing suite in Lincoln. The role supports students and staff with facility use, contributing to project design and build while upholding health and safety standards.

Part-time 0.5 FTE with a salary from £25,949 pro rata. Training on university policies and procedures will be provided, with opportunities to upskill and develop professionally.

Qualifications

• Experience using skills such as general fabrication, woodworking, model making, printing and book binding.
• Keen eye for detail and ability to deliver high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Provide first line day-to-day support to students and academic staff using the facilities.
• Assist in health and safety, CoSHH and radiation safety compliance.
• Support design and build of varied projects within model making workshop and printing suite.

Skills

general fabrication

woodworking

model making

printing

book binding

Job description

Technician Assistant

School of Creative Arts and Design

Location: Lincoln

Salary: From £25,949pro rata

Please note this post is permanent and part-time at 0.5 FTE.

Closing Date: Tuesday 24 November 2026

Interview Date: Monday 07 December 2026

Reference: CASH102

The College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities (CoASSH) is a creative and vibrant part of the University of Lincoln. Based in the thriving and beautiful historical city of Lincoln. The technical team consists of approx. 24 highly skilled specialist staff who offer a wide range of services that support our students, staff, research projects and external clients across the School of Creative Art & Design.

We are looking to recruit a technical assistant to work primarily within both our model making workshop and printing suite. The successful candidate will be responsible for first line day to day support of our students and academic staff requiring the use of our facilities. Alongside supporting our students with the designing and building of various projects, the post holder will also be involved in Health and Safety, CoSHH and Radiation Safety compliance.

We are seeking an individual who has experience using skills such as general fabrication, woodworking, model making, printing, and book binding, who has a keen eye for detail and can create work to a high standard. We welcome applications from individuals who may not have worked previously within an educational setting. Training in university policies and procedures will be given to the successful candidate, including opportunities to upskill and develop yourself as a creative individual.

The University of Lincoln offers exciting career opportunities with the chance for you to grow and develop to reach your full potential. We also offer a range of staff benefits, including a leave allowance of 30 days per year pro rata, plus an additional 14 bank holiday and concessionary days per year.

Further details:

• Job Description and Person Specification

You can find out more about working at Lincoln, and everything that we have to offer, at:

https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/jobopportunities/

We strive for a diverse workforce with the very best employees and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. The University encourages applications from underrepresented groups inclusive of Black, Asian and other minoritised/marginalised ethnic groups, all gender identities and expressions from the LGBTQIA+ community, candidates with a disability, and those that practise different faiths and beliefs, to enhance our One Community where we strive to be kind, patient, and supportive of each other.

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