This contract offers part-time hours across 38 weeks of the year, primarily during term time. You will be required to work during the academic terms, with some additional duties outside of term time as needed. This structure provides a balance between a part-time role and flexibility during non-term periods. The Opportunity Are you passionate about fashion garment construction and textile printing? Do you enjoy working in a creative environment where you can support the next generation of designers and makers? Barnsley College is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Fashion Technician to join our growing Digital & Creative Industries department. Based within our Fashion provision, you will play a vital role in supporting both staff and students to deliver outstanding practical learning experiences. As our Fashion Technician, you will provide specialist technical support across our fashion studios, sewing rooms and textile printmaking workshops. You will help prepare learning environments, maintain specialist equipment, manage stock and materials, ensure health and safety compliance, and support the delivery of practical sessions. This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You will work closely with teachers and students, helping to create an inspiring, safe and professional learning environment that reflects current industry standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting practical fashion and textile sessions
- Preparing and maintaining teaching spaces, equipment and materials
- Operating and maintaining sewing and textile printing machinery
- Ordering and monitoring stock, supplies and student kits
- Completing and reviewing risk assessments and COSHH records
- Promoting safe working practices across all specialist areas
You will be an organised, proactive and reliable individual with strong technical skills and a genuine passion for fashion and textiles.
You will enjoy working as part of a team and take pride in creating high-quality learning environments that enable students to thrive. With commercial experience in garment construction and experience of textile printing processes, you will be confident operating specialist equipment and maintaining safe working practices. You will also have strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy educational setting.
Below is a list of some of the key skills, qualifications and experience we are seeking for this exciting opportunity.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Level 3 qualification or above in a relevant Fashion, Textiles or related subject
- GCSE Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent Level 2 qualifications
- Commercial experience in garment construction
- Experience of textile printing processes and the operation and maintenance of related machinery
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint
- Understanding and experience of compliance procedures
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Awareness of garment construction techniques and garment technology
- Understanding of basic professional machine maintenance
- Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion
Benefits
- We offer substantial annual leave entitlement (Up to 47 days per year including bank and public holidays)
- Holiday purchase scheme to buy additional annual leave days
- Local Government Pension Scheme - with a generous 15.7% employer contribution!
- We invest in our people through funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training and paid volunteering days
- Career advancement opportunities with tailored support for staff to progress
- Free Barnsley College courses to support your professional and personal development (subject to approval)
- 24/7 access to same day appointments with a GP
- Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure as part of YouatWork
- Access to health cash plans as members of the Westfield Health Scheme or Health Shield
- Discounted college gym membership with on-site facilities
- Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App
- Discounts schemes for greener travel including Northern Rail, Trainline and Cycle to Work
- Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines
- Access to discounted hair and beauty therapies at our on-site salon
- On site subsidised Starbucks and food outlets offering a variety of dining options
- Free breakfast provided daily for all staff members
- Our shared purpose - We Believe in transforming the lives of both our learners and staff
- Employees can enrol on a Barnsley College course of their choice free of charge, supporting both professional and personal development (subject to approval)
The Barnsley College Advantage
When you join us, you can expect to benefit from The Barnsley College Advantage. This is the advantage of:
- Being supported to achieve your personal and professional goals
- A range of flexible working opportunities
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Fashion Technician in Barnsley employer: Barnsley College
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