Electrical Technician
We have an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Technician to join the team at our Marchwood site on a part-time, annualised hours basis. In return, you will receive a rate of £23,014 pro rata.
We are a high-achieving college who attract around 2,800 sixth form students across the region each year. We are based within the stunning New Forest National Park and offer our students a huge range of courses and superb facilities.
Organisation Brockenhurst College Curriculum/Support Area Marchwood Skills Centre Contract Type Permanent Employment Basis Annualised Hours Contracted working hours 28 Location Marchwood Skills Centre Salary £23,014 pro rata Closing date 06/10/2024 Documents
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Responsibilities as our Electrical Technician will include:
2. Supporting the Lecturing staff in the delivery of courses to students including advising students of techniques and demonstrating safe use of tools and equipment.
3. Preparing, setting up, clearing away and storing apparatus, building of test rigs, preparing workshops and materials for lessons, demonstrations, etc.
4. Maintain the electrical workshop areas and ensuring that they are in a safe and functional state.
5. Work collaboratively with the lecturers to complete the risk assessments for the electrical workshop
6. Issuing materials, tools, and equipment in a safe condition to students and staff
7. Assisting staff and students in the use of apparatus and equipment.
8. Occasional physical demonstration of machines to members of staff and students, where this requires the application of acquired skills.
9. Observing and emphasising safe working procedures and practices during the assistance and demonstration.
10. Simple, maintenance, fault finding, repair and servicing of equipment and where necessary, arranging repair via the Senior Technician.
11. Assisting in the development of new equipment, workshops under the direction of the senior technician.
12. Checking stocks of materials and placing orders with the senior technician for replacement and new items.
13. Complete the PAT testing for the Marchwood Skills Centre.
14. Complete risk assessments/SOPS as required by the Head of Curriculum/ Senior Technician
15. Assisting lecturing staff in preparation of teaching resources.
16. Assisting lecturing staff in the maintenance of a register for COSHH.
17. Assisting lecturers with storage and issue of books and materials.
As our Electrical Technician, you’ll ideally have the below skills & experience:
18. Educated to at least GCSE Level
19. Electrical Installations Level 2
20. Experience in workshop practices
21. Experienced Electrician
22. The ability to set up and monitor administrative systems and stock control.
23. Full working knowledge of Health and Safety
24. The ability to work at a practical level
25. Computer literate – Microsoft Office suite of software
26. The ability to work in a number of teams
27. Able to relate well to students with special educational needs
28. To be able to cope with rapidly changing circumstances
Benefits:
29. 25 days leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff)
30. An option to purchase further leave through our Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
31. Access to our Employee Assistance Programme provided externally to the College. This is a completely confidential service and is free to all members of staff at the College.
32. On-site Nursery offers childcare at superb rates in and outside of term time
33. Enrolment into the
34. Free eye care vouchers
35. Free secure onsite parking
36. Access to a range of discounts including shopping, travel and healthcare
37. Access to onsite Gym, Tennis/Badminton courts, Football pitches (indoor & out)
38. Weekly staff football
Closing Date: 6th October 2024
If you feel you are the right candidate for this Electrical Technician role, then please click ‘ apply’ now! We’d love to hear from you!
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK.