Location: Central Beds - CBC Luton Road Campus Benefits: 27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, People’s pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses. About the role: We are currently seeking an Engineering and motor vehicle technician to join our Engineering department at The Bedford College group. As an Engineering and motor vehicle technician, you play an important role in the success of our students through: Assisting students to carry out practical tasks in both the motor vehicle and engineering workshop and complete necessary paperwork to support the assessment process Prepare resources for lessons with guidance from tutors Assist the HoD and teaching staff to prepare risk assessments for activities and workshops About you: Science background –qualification at level 3 in a science subject Good IT skills including spreadsheets Ability to carry out research on the internet Ability to work from manuals and keep records Knowledge in all areas of COSHH regulations Previous practical experience in a laboratory environment Good team working skills Good written and oral skills Attention to detail Ability to work independently also Driving licence- Ability to drive the college minibus is desirable but not essential Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values: Valuing Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes. Improving Continuously - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others. Student Centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student. Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other. Open and Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other. Nurturing Education Excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions. About The Bedford College Group The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year. Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire: Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College and Tresham College in the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough; Shuttleworth College, a specialist land-based college; The Bedford Sixth Form, (the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford); The Corby Sixth Form, (opened in September 2023); and the National College for Motorsport alongside Silverstone race circuit. To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering which offer IT training. Safeguarding our Students The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy. Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post. Job Description: technician Job Description.docx £22,734 per annum (from), DOE and Qualifications