Location: St Johns RC Academy Gowans Terrace Perth, PH1 5BF
Salary: £14,753 - £15,804 per year
Contract Type: Temporary
Position Type: Part Time
Hours: 18 hours per week
Main Purpose of the Role
Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of something meaningful. It's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.
We currently have the following opportunity:
Technician (Fixed Term until 30 June 2025) - PKC12419
£14,753 - £15,804 (18 Hours per week)
St John's RC Academy, Perth
We are looking to recruit a part time School/Campus Technician who would contribute to the preparation, repair and maintenance of materials and equipment for the School and Campus.
The role will require you to support the Design, Engineering and Technology department with the preparation of materials e.g. timber, metal and plastics while ensuring Health & Safety Regulations are being adhered to and set up rooms with audio/visual equipment for school and campus users.
You will support our Senior Technician with set up of ICT for exams and will provide some support to our Science department.
Skills & Experience Required
You should be adaptable, self-motivated, and have a track record of forming and developing excellent relationships and collaborative working practices.
You should have excellent communication skills and have experience of positively engaging colleagues, the public and external partners.
Ideally you will have technical and general repairs and maintenance skills.
You must be adaptable and be able to work on your own initiative.
Ideally you will have experience within a school or campus environment.
It would be desirable if you:
1. Have knowledge and experience of working within a science environment.
2. Hold either an SVQ Level 3 or SCQF Level 6 in Science or equivalent qualification.
3. Are familiar with COSHH regulations and with the safe handling of chemicals.
You must be able to cope with the demands of the job and attend on a regular basis.
You must have an awareness of Health and Safety issues as they affect you and others and comply with all relevant Health and Safety legislation.
You must be able to demonstrate that you can work with a focus on customer needs both for the School and Campus users.
You will be committed to promoting our values of fairness, achievement, respect and love through being an outstanding role model for others.
Next Steps
We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Cheryl Gahan, Business Manager on 01738 454300 to find out more.
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External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.
We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 or recruitment@pkc.gov.uk to discuss any reasonable adjustments.
Working with children and/or protected adults is regulated work and under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 you will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.
A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.
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