Textiles Technician: Inspire Student Creativity

Marchant Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Private School in Wimbledon is hiring a Textiles Technician to support the Art, Design & Technology department. You will organise workshops, prep materials and equipment, and help students bring designs to life in a safe, well-equipped space.

The role suits someone with practical textiles experience, sewing machine skills and strong organisational abilities, who enjoys a hands-on education setting and working with teachers and pupils.

Qualifications

• Practical textiles experience in education or industry.
• Ability to set up and operate sewing machines and related tools.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of workshop health and safety practices.
• Good communication with teachers and students.

Responsibilities

• Prepare textiles materials, fabrics, samples and equipment for lessons.
• Set up and maintain sewing machines, overlockers, irons and cutting tools.
• Support teachers and students in sewing, garment construction and decorative techniques.
• Prepare teaching resources and display project components.
• Monitor stock levels and organise fabric and haberdashery inventories.
• Perform routine equipment checks and arrange repairs when needed.
• Keep textiles rooms and workshops clean, safe and well-organised.
• Support risk assessments and safe storage of tools and materials.
• Assist with displaying student work for events.

Skills

Textiles experience

Sewing machines

Workshop organisation

Health and safety awareness

Materials preparation

Communication with staff

Tools

Sewing machines

Job description

Top Private School in Wimbledon is hiring a Textiles Technician to support the Art, Design & Technology department. You will organise workshops, prep materials and equipment, and help students bring designs to life in a safe, well-equipped space.

The role suits someone with practical textiles experience, sewing machine skills and strong organisational abilities, who enjoys a hands-on education setting and working with teachers and pupils.