Senior Technician (Textiles-Knitting)

Location: Oxford Road, Manchester, United Kingdom; onsite teaching and laboratory role

Company

hirify.global, an education and research institution providing teaching, learning and technical support across its academic departments.

What you will do

• Prepare, operate and maintain knitting machinery, equipment and materials for practical teaching.
• Deliver knitting demonstrations and provide technical support during practical classes.
• Guide students during practical sessions and provide one-to-one advice for creative and academic projects.
• Maintain and troubleshoot knitting machinery and associated facilities.
• Collaborate with academic colleagues to support curriculum delivery and student learning.
• Ensure the teaching laboratory is safe, organised and fit for purpose.

Requirements

• Practical knowledge and experience of knitting technologies, techniques and machinery.
• Ability to provide technical guidance and demonstrate knitting processes clearly.
• Ability to support students and academic staff in a teaching laboratory environment.
• Ability to follow and promote relevant health and safety procedures.
• Availability to work onsite at the Oxford Road teaching area and laboratory in Manchester.

Culture & Benefits

• Generous employer pension contribution.
• Christmas closure across departments, outside annual leave and bank holidays.
• Purple Place employee discount platform.
• Inclusive environment focused on education, learning, community, enquiry and open debate.

Hiring process

• Applications close at midnight on the stated closing date.
• Shortlisting and interviews are handled by the teaching technical specialist.