Engineering Technician

City of Portsmouth College (COPC); Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Portsmouth seeks a dedicated Technician to support the curriculum team, ensuring a safe, clean, and efficient environment for students. The role involves preparing materials, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and providing excellent customer support. Candidates should have a Level 3 qualification and experience in post 16 education. This position offers a supportive learning environment and various staff benefits.

Benefits

Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays

Access to professional development programmes

Free car parking

Discounts at onsite facilities

Qualifications

• Experience of working in post 16 education.
• Candidates must be willing to undertake training for subject-specific areas.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all necessary materials/equipment for curriculum area.
• Liaise with academic and support staff for good student experience.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Health & Safety knowledge

Education

Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in relevant industry

Job description

About the Role

This role requires you to provide high-quality support for the curriculum team in order to provide a high-quality experience for our students. This professional, flexible, pro-active customer service role requires the Technician to be highly adaptable and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.

Consistency, approachability, and helpfulness are key along with a positive self-reliant manner. A willingness to own, problem solve, and suggest new approaches and systems will also be important.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing all necessary materials/equipment to support the day-to-day running of the curriculum area.
• To liaise closely with academic and support staff within the College to ensure a good student experience.
• Liaise closely with estates and use the COPC Support Hub to report any issues or faults.
• Ensure resources are used, re-used, and recycled to minimize cost and create a sustainable environment and culture.
• To ensure all equipment has the required health & safety checks and records are kept.
• To comply with all relevant Health and Safety regulations and assist in the implementation of the College's Health and Safety Policy.
• To support the preparation and smooth running of End Point Assessments.
• To dispose of any surplus equipment/materials in compliance with the College Health and Safety requirements.
• To maintain a safe, clean, and tidy curriculum area.
• To clean and store equipment to meet the needs of the specific curriculum area.
• To follow the college procedures to order the necessary tools / materials / resources, to ensure the smooth running of the curriculum area.
• To liaise with suppliers to get the best value for money when ordering goods.
• Checking delivery notes/inventories and notifying the Curriculum Administrator of receipt of goods to ensure invoices are approved and paid timely.
• Support with various college events including Open Evenings and Awards Ceremonies.
• Support the Curriculum and Management team with any other duties as they arise.
• To be familiar with the work of other Technicians in order to ensure effective cover for sickness, holidays etc.

Requirements

• Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant industry or subject.
• Experience of working in post 16 education
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation
• Able to work productively under the direction of line manager
• Ability to support science students with their learning
• Candidates must be willing to undertake training for subject-specific areas.

What We Offer

• Annual Leave: 25 days total and closure for winter shutdown period in line with Hampshire County Council school holidays & statutory bank holidays
• Learning & Development: Programmes by The Community Adult Education Department
• Staff Development: Access to the College staff development programmes and CPD
• Onsite Discounts: City of Portsmouth College Hair Salon & 50% off at the City of Portsmouth College Sports Centre
• Online Discounts: Unidays, Student Beans, and Totum with a City of Portsmouth College email address
• Parking: Free car parking across all campus sites (apart from Arundel)
• Blue Light Card: providing several discounts for clothing, electrical goods, food and days out, even concert tickets!

Diversity and Inclusion

Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are central to the work of City of Portsmouth College. This underpins the vision of the College to transform lives through providing exceptional education and training.

The College’s commitment to Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is reflected in the continued successful promotion of these strands through the curriculum, enrichment activities, and the range of direct and indirect student support services.

Pre-Employment Checks

The City of Portsmouth College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our college. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and two references.