Multi-skills Technician
Application Deadline: 8 August 2025
Department: Curriculum - Construction
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Medway
Compensation: £24,242 - £28,586 / year
Description
Work as part of the team supporting the Construction Skills Department in meeting the College’s curriculum objectives and targets set out in the strategic plan, supporting teaching staff in the preparation and execution of appropriate practical teaching sessions, ensuring the reliable and timely availability of materials and equipment. When not required to support curriculum activity, work with the Estates & Facilities Team to support the maintenance of the College infrastructure and resources.Main Responsibilities and Duties:
The following is an indication of the type and level of the main priorities expected of this role as directed by your line manager and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties or tasks: 1. Responsible for ensuring that the construction workshop and storerooms are safe, tidy and appropriately resourced.2. Work with the Construction Team to review and develop the resources required to deliver the relevant levels of qualification offered by the College, including supporting teaching staff in the delivery of practical teaching sessions.
3. Prepare and maintain practical facilities and associated equipment, including planning routine servicing and maintenance of resources as and when required, ensuring they are in first class order, and readily available for teaching staff at all times.
4. Deal with materials, tools and equipment for workshop sessions, including maintaining stock levels, ordering, unloading and safe storage of delivered materials, preparation for sessions, issuing resources and materials to students and monitoring its use, in compliance with H&S and COSHH regulations.
5. Responsible for the safe management of materials, chemicals, tools, equipment, instrumentation and any other associated resources according to the levels of associated risk during the ordering, storage, use and disposal process with reference to COSHH Regulations and other relevant H&S legislation.
6. Exercise good and safe workshop practice in compliance with Health and Safety regulations and legislation and to maintain a safe, clean and tidy learning environment.
7. Demonstrate and give practical instruction to students as appropriate and assist in the creation of an environment conducive for student achievement, including providing technical assistance to the teaching staff.
8. Assist students to compile portfolios in accordance with the requirements of the awarding organisation.
During non-teaching weeks, work as part of the Estates and Facilities team, undertaking maintenance, servicing and repair work as required, as directed by the Facilities Manager and in prior agreement with your line manager.
Application Requirements
To ensure compliance with safeguarding guidelines, all applicants must complete the application form in full. This includes providing:- A full employment history from the time you left full-time education, with details of any gaps in employment explained.
- Information on all relevant education and qualifications.