Technical Tutor - Engineering Machine Shop

Open ended 

(0.6 fte) Annualised hours 

Loughborough University is an amazing place to work. We’re ranked top ten in every national league table and a hold a global reputation for sporting excellence.   

With an atmosphere of determination, ambition, and desire to make a difference, our collaborative environment inspires both staff and students to be the very best they can be.  With over 3,000 members of staff, you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day 

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for: 

We are seeking a highly motivated, collegiate individual, with significant practical Engineering Machine Shop experience to provide technical tutoring, supervision and skilled mechanical technical support to undergraduate and postgraduate students, academic staff and other technical staff.       

The postholder will support the delivery and enhancement of high-quality technical teaching and learning activities within the school, ensuring effective equipment and resource management in technical teaching facilities and managing technical staff, where required. This role is critical in creating a safe, compliant, and engaging environment for students and staff, with a focus on providing practical instruction, managing teaching facilities, and fostering continuous professional development for technical staff in their teaching activities.  

Key Requirements:

• Experience of providing teaching and learning support to students, for example theoretical teaching and practical demonstrations & instruction (including in the safe use of equipment). 
• Experience of applying and co-ordinating relevant processes and techniques used to support the delivery of the school’s learning and teaching outcomes, including working with conventional machine tools/hand tools within an Engineering Machine Shop environment. 
• Ability to use good communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with a range of stakeholders.   
• Level 4, or equivalent qualification, in a relevant subject, including but not limited to: Certificate of higher education (CertHE), Higher apprenticeship, Higher national certificate (HNC), Level 4 award, Level 4 certificate, Level 4 diploma, Level 4 NVQ 

While a Level 4, or equivalent, qualification is preferred, we recognise the value of practical and ‘real-world’ knowledge and expertise, therefore candidates with a strong industry track record will be considered based on their demonstrated skills, achievements, and contributions to the field. 

Informal enquiries should be directed to Craig Brown, via email to c.d.brown@lboro.ac.uk or by telephone to 01509 223046 or Julie Turner, via email to j.m.turner@lboro.c.uk or by telephone to 01509 222599. 

 Our Benefits  

• Generous annual leave allowance up to * 44 days (inclusive of Bank Holidays & University closure days) 
• Competitive pension schemes  
• A range of childcare support initiatives and benefits including childcare vouchers; on-site university nursery (with salary sacrifice scheme); and holiday play schemes. 
• We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies.  
• BUPA Cash Plan (100 scheme) 
• Employee Assistance Programme  
• Season ticket loan scheme 
• On campus parking with charging points for electric vehicles 
• Fantastic range of sports facilities and preferential membership packages available 
• Fantastic CPD and inclusive resources for development 

Loughborough University is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We actively encourage applications from women for this role, as they are currently underrepresented in our technical staff in this area. Appointment will be based on merit alone. We offer a supportive environment, including mentoring, flexible working and development opportunities, to help all colleagues achieve their full potential. 

For more information about the role, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Application Closing Date: 15th September 2025 at midnight

Interview Date: W/C 29th September.2025