Knitted Textiles Technician (1046518FH)

One of the country’s leading art and design schools, Winchester School of Art continues to build on its reputation for excellence and innovation. Our modern studios and workshops are furnished with industry-standard equipment; we work with ambitious students whose abilities are matched by their creativity and enthusiasm; and we attract staff who flourish in a dynamic learning environment where they can share their contemporary knowledge and expertise in art and design.

For this role we are seeking a candidate to work within the Knitted Textiles pathway of the Fashion and Textile Design programme, which is a vibrant part of a thriving Undergraduate course. This role will complement our existing Technical Services team.

 To be successful you will have in-depth knowledge and expertise in the field of knitted textiles and experience of working with a range of equipment such as Dubied knitting machines, industrial linkers, overlockers and domestic knit machines. Candidates will have experience of working in a busy environment and excellent communication, organisational and inter-personal skills. You must be able to demonstrate that you can work accurately and within relevant policies and procedures.  

Candidates should have an aptitude for problem solving and assisting students in realising their design vision. 

This post is for 28.8 hours per week; to be split between Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. 

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Andrew Brook on +44 (0)2380 597198 |email:  A.I.Brook@soton.ac.uk. 

Application procedure:

You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Georgie Warren (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 7749. Please quote reference 1046518FH on all correspondence.

Closing Date: 24 Aug 2018
Post Type: Technical & Experimental