11955 - Building Services Technician / Instructor

Chelmsford College Group; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading further education institution in Chelmsford is seeking an individual to manage the day-to-day operations of Electrical Installations and Plumbing workshops. The ideal candidate will have experience with electrical systems, be proactive in sharing their expertise, and maintain high standards in workshop delivery. This position offers competitive benefits like personal development opportunities, pension schemes, and a commitment to safeguarding learners.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual leave arrangements

On-site sports & fitness centre

Free courses

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Experience of electrical systems required.
• Ability to share skills, knowledge, and experience.
• Commitment to improving industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of workshops.
• Ensure health and safety requirements are met.
• Maintain stock levels of materials.

Skills

Experience with electrical systems

Planning and organisation skills

Proactive and flexible approach

Job description

You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of our three Electrical Installations workshops, two Plumbing workshops and stores. You will need to have experience of electrical systems and be willing to share your skills, knowledge and experience with our learners. We need someone who can organise and deliver workshop tasks to a high standard and support the needs of our learners. You will also be responsible for maintaining stock levels of materials.

Full training and support will be provided dependent on skills, knowledge and experience.

The successful candidate will provide support, quality in sharing skills and consistency in practices, contributing to team meetings and play a key part in team processes. Health and safety is a key consideration, and you will play a key part in ensuring the requirements are met, including ensuring risk assessments are up to date and reviewed.

It is essential that you can demonstrate good planning and organisation skills, be proactive and flexible in your approach. We will need you to be committed to improving industry standards and the skills of the local workforce servicing industry.

Chelmsford College has a wide range of opportunities for about 450 full and part time employees making us one of the largest employers in Chelmsford.

At Chelmsford College, we put the learner at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share these values. Our commitments to our learners are reflected in the breadth of employment opportunities we offer.

Whether you are an experienced teacher, or possess good vocational qualifications and experience in industry and are considering either full time or part time teaching in further education, we would be pleased to hear from you.

We also have opportunities in a wide range of learning and business support activities such as student support, learning technologies, technician roles, IT support, finance, estates, human resources and staff development, student admissions, and general administration.

Chelmsford College offers exceptional personal and professional development opportunities. Other benefits include final salary pension schemes, competitive salary and annual leave arrangements, on site sports & fitness centre, free courses, staff discounts arranged with local retailers and highly flexible working arrangements for many of our positions.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

The College is committed to equality and diversity and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share these commitments. Starting salary will be dependent on qualifications, skills, and experience.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.