Knitwear Technician

The Role
To provide a professional and fully integrated technical service supporting teaching, research, and enterprise.

To Contribute to a student-centred culture within the faculty’s workshops to underpin the collective aims of the faculty, through the ethos of ‘Thinking through Making’, so there is a clear understanding of how meaningful and disciplined workshop practice can effectively support the development of ambitious student work.

To work in line with our ‘Open Access policy here at the University, allowing students from all courses to develop knit skills’.

Development of technical support and resources in line with the faculty’s Strategy and Academic Plan.

To ensure the safe operation of all processes within the faculty’s workshops and support the University’s Health and Safety Policy.

To be confident and able to use and instruct/ demonstrate Domestic and Dubied knit machines, and linkers, to produce knitted garments.

To encourage students’ exploration of yarns and/or processes/techniques/ applications, as appropriate, for the successful and creative realisation of their work.

To undertake formal instruction and demonstrating to groups of students or individuals.

Undertake frontline and regular operational and maintenance requirements relating to Health and Safety are in place with students.

The Person
This exciting role is for an applicant that has a first degree in fashion or equivalent relevant experience.

You will have excellent communication organisational and presentational skills.

Proven ability to work collaboratively with people to achieve positive results.

Ability to work effectively under pressure.

Proven ability.

Innovative: To apply new methods or ideas to facilitate progress.

Inclusive: To value the diversity of students and staff.

Enterprising: To recognise and act on opportunities.

Ambitious: To pursue excellence for oneself, the University, and our communities.

Ensure the University’s commitment to sustainability is embraced within the operations the technical service of the faculty so that waste and energy consumption is reduced.

Further Information
This is a part-time (22.2 hours), permanent position, with starting salary of £20,404.20 (60% to £34,007) per annum.

Interviews: 12th January 2026.

For informal enquiries please contact Maxine Vernon, Fashion Workshop Manager.

Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.

We are a place-based organisation, proud of our location in Kingston and the civic role we play in our community. Our campuses inspire collaborative, innovative and creative communities. Being present on campus is important to us because it helps us to create a sense of belonging for both our staff and students. Therefore, staff are expected to be on campus for the majority of their working week.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.

To apply click on the ‘Apply’ button. If, for accessibility reasons, you need to apply in an alternative format, please email jobs@kingston.ac.uk or call the HR Shared Services team on 020 8417 3118.

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