Print & Finishing Support Technician

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The opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled and motivated individual to join our growing Technical Services team as a Print & Finishing Support Technician at London College of Communication.

The Print & Finishing workshops support a broad range of techniques including; Print Finishing & Binding, Risograph, Offset Litho, Inkjet & Digital Printing, as well as consultations across all areas.

Reporting to the Print & Finishing Technical Coordinator, you will join a dynamic team of highly skilled technicians with a broad range of skills and experience. You will supervise the workshops and provide advice and training to students in all Print & Finishing techniques.You will ensure the safe use of equipment such as guillotines, folders, binding machinery and printing presses.

We strive to make our workshops as inclusive and accessible as possible. They are spaces where every student feels welcome and supported, whether they are new to a discipline, want to learn new skills or they are looking for support and advice with advanced techniques and practices.

About you

You will have a relevant degree, equivalent qualification, or substantial experience of working with Print & Finishing processes. The role will be based predominantly within Print Finishing, however a good experience of Risograph printing and working knowledge of Litho, Inkjet & Digital Printing is required. You will have an understanding of all aspects of Print Finishing and how they relate to the methodology of the printing processes.

If you are highly motivated, a team player, a problem solver, eager to learn and passionate about printing and teaching, we would love to hear from you.

If you have any queries about this role or need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Lesley Wilkins, Resourcing Adviser, lcc.jobs@lcc.arts.ac.uk or telephone: 020 7514 7985

We are UAL

London College of Communication is part of University of the Arts London and is a pioneering world leader in creative communications education.

For the fourth year running, University of the Arts London is the world’s second University for Art and Design in the QS World University Rankings® 2022. Our diverse and talented community comprises over 5,000 academic, professional, and technical staff. Together we are committed to social purpose. This includes creating a better a more sustainable world and championing race equality.

We offer highly creative working environments that inspire staff across all areas to fulfil their potential and continuous training to further develop their skills and expertise. We also offer hybrid and flexible working practices, and excellent staff benefits to improve your work life balance.

Our culture

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.