Fashion and Textiles Technician - Salford City College

Location	FutureSkills
Contract Type	Term Time Only
Contract Term	Fixed term
Hours	30
Salary	£23,940 (Pro rata salary £16,758)

Job Ref	SCCG2996
Posted	23 Jan 2026
Closing Date	30 Jan 2026
Interview Date	13 Feb 2026

About the role

We are seeking a proactive and creative Fashion & Textiles Technician to join our vibrant Creative Department. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of our fashion and textiles provision, supporting both staff and students in a dynamic, hands-on learning environment.

You will play a key role in ensuring our studios and workshops are fully prepared, professionally maintained and ready for high-quality teaching and learning. Working closely with lecturers, you will provide technical support during classes, help students develop practical skills, and keep specialist equipment in excellent working condition.
Key Responsibilities:
• Work within the Creative Department, supporting Fashion & Textiles programmes.
• Assist lecturers during classes and provide hands-on technician support to students.
• Maintain equipment such as overlockers and basic sewing machines, ensuring all machinery is safe and operational.
• Prepare materials and equipment for lectures and practical sessions as required.
• Order suitable materials and equipment in line with curriculum needs.
• Receive, check and store deliveries, maintaining organised stock systems.

What We’re Looking For:
We’re looking for an organised, enthusiastic team player with a passion for fashion and textiles. You’ll enjoy working in a creative environment, have a practical mindset, and take pride in keeping spaces and equipment running smoothly.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive Creative Department and make a real impact on student success.

REASONS TO JOIN US

We have Generous Terms and Conditions (Sixth Form College’s Association style terms and conditions) ) including 13 weeks not in college (195 days in College).
We have a 2.30pm finish on Fridays, Free on-site parking and various health and wellbeing resources and benefit schemes including 3 Staff Wellbeing days per year.
We offer automatic enrolment to the Local Government Pension Scheme with 20.70% employer pension contribution.
Our College is an incredible community, there is a lot that staff and their families can get involved with.
We have family friendly policies and we are happy to talk about flexible working.
We invest in our people and offer a range of training & career opportunities for all staff.
We have an amazing Staff Benefits Package with discounts and savings for supermarkets, petrol, high-street retailers, holidays, cinemas and other leisure.
Our shared purpose: We believe in the value of education for a successful future and we want the best for our learners and our staff.
Our core values are at the heart of everything we do. Staff and students behave with respect, integrity and kindness.
94% of staff are proud to work at the College

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button which will take you to the College Recruitment page. If this is your first application, you will need to complete the Registration form. If returning please login to access your profile.

Once you have created an account / profile or logged in you will see a list of jobs with another ‘Apply’ button. Click the ‘Apply’ button to open a form allowing you to add a personal statement for the select Job role. Click Submit and your application will be complete.

COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.