Technical Tutor - Engineering Machine Shop - Loughborough

Loughborough University is an amazing place to work. We’re ranked top ten in every national league table and 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.

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.

Our Benefits:

• Time off - generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme.
• Where you work – access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
• Financial wellbeing – competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities.
• Support for you and your family – on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options, and a range of family-friendly policies.
• Health and wellbeing – discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support.
• Travel and sustainability - access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting.

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.

The closing date is Monday 16th March 2026 at midnight. Interviews will be conducted week commencing 6th April 2026.