Technician - Knit (0.5 FTE)

Job Title: Technician – Knit (0.5 FTE)
School: Belfast School of Art
Campus: Belfast
Salary: £28,778 - £32,097 pro rata
Part-time 18.5 hours per week, Fixed term until 06 April 2026
Closing Date: 4 February 2026
Reference Number: 040846

- ABOUT US -

We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation, and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social, and cultural development of Northern Ireland.

Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation, and technology and knowledge transfer.

- THE ROLE -

The postholder will provide in-depth knowledge and understanding of technical aspects of knit construction and production in order to support a range of activities across teaching and research.

The role mainly supports the following programmes: BA Hons Textile Art, Design and Fashion; MSc Fashion and Textile Retail Management; Foundation (year 0); and other courses and activities as required within the Belfast School of Art.

Within the discipline of Knit, the postholder will provide skilled technical assistance, instruction, and guidance, demonstrating equipment and processes as appropriate. The postholder will ensure the effective provision and availability of specialist equipment and work areas in order to facilitate academic delivery, student learning, research, and knowledge exchange activities. Technical Support staff are involved with students in formative assessment and feedback as required.

- ABOUT YOU -

You will have:

- A degree, foundation degree, or NVQ4, or equivalent in an area relevant to Knit and/or Constructed Textiles.
- Experience in the use of industry standard machines, including knowledge of relevant processes, regulations, and quality standards for Knit design and construction.
- Experience and an in-depth knowledge of using a variety of industrial machines in the construction of knitted outcomes.

Please find our employee benefits here: Employee Services & Benefits (ulster.ac.uk).

Belfast School of Art holds a Bronze Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality in higher education. You can read more about what this means at https://www.advance-he.ac.uk/equality-charters/transformed-uk-athena-swan-charter and on our University website https://www.ulster.ac.uk/peopleandculture/employee-benefits/equality-diversity/athena-swan. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.

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