Support Technician: Machine Mechanic (Parental Leave cover)

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The opportunity

We’re seeking a Sewing Machinist Mechanic to join our Technical Resources team at the London College of Fashion (LCF). This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the delivery of technical services, ensuring the seamless operation of teaching and learning facilities, particularly in the maintenance of sewing room machinery.

Support Technicians play a pivotal role assisting students and staff with equipment usage, preparing facilities, managing equipment procurement and maintenance records, and providing crucial support for budget management. You will contribute to event planning and execution, collaborate on innovative processes and pursue continuous personal and professional development, staying abreast of industry best practices through ongoing training.

If you have any queries about this role, please contact the recruiting manager Steve Honeyball on s.honeyball@fashion.arts.ac.uk.

If you have any queries about the application process or need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact  the Resourcing Team at vacancies@fashion.arts.ac.uk

About you

The ideal candidate should possess specialist knowledge and qualifications, including City & Guilds Craft & Advanced Certificates for Clothing Machine Mechanics or an equivalent qualification. Your experience will include repairing and maintaining sewing equipment. Experience in steam pressing and familiarity with footwear making equipment will be advantageous. The capacity to apply your expertise and share your knowledge with others is crucial for success in this role.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

Our culture

We are a global University, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. We aim to be a university where people can be themselves and feel supported to reach their full potential. That’s why we are proud to be members of the Race Equality Charter (REC) and Business Disability Forum, are a Disability Confident Scheme Committed and Living Wage employer and maintain our status as a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Application process

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.

We understand the benefits of using AI in work. But, if you are thinking of using it to submit an application, we ask you to think about what value it adds. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

If we receive a high volume of applications, the closing day date might close early. We aim to communicate any changes to the closing date with at least 24 hours’ notice. If you have any general questions or have accessibility needs, please refer to our Contact us page.

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