Food & Textiles Technician

inploi; Stockport; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Stockport is seeking a Food & Textiles Technician to support the delivery of courses. The ideal candidate will have experience in food preparation, textiles techniques, and effective communication skills. This permanent position requires 27 hours a week during term time only, offering a supportive environment and several benefits including staff well-being initiatives and discounts at national retailers.

Benefits

Discounts at national supermarkets

Cycle to work scheme

Access to external support agencies

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and safe food handling.
• Knowledge of textiles equipment and techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and students.
• A good understanding of health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support within the Food and Textiles department.
• Support the delivery of food and textiles courses.
• Demonstrate knowledge of food preparation and safety techniques.
• Communicate effectively with staff and students.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures.

Skills

Food preparation techniques

Safe handling of food

Textiles equipment and techniques

Effective communication

Health and safety procedures

Literacy

Numeracy

ICT skills

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Food & Textiles Technician

Salary: Scale 3 point 5 to 6 £25,583-£25,989 (FTE) £16,182.88 -£16,439.61 (pro rata actual salary)

Hours: 27 hours a week, 8.00-2pm Mon-Thurs, 8.00-1.30pm Friday which includes a 30min lunch break. (Hours could be negotiated for the right candidate)

Working Pattern: Term time only plus 3 inset days

Contract type: Permanent

Closing date: Monday 6th October 2025

Interview Date: TBC

Start Date: ASAP

Responsibilities

• We are looking to appoint an experienced Food & Textiles Technician to provide efficient and effective technical support within the department.
• The post holder will be required to support the delivery of both food and textiles courses.
• Techniques used in food preparation and safe handling of food
• Textiles equipment and techniques
• Ability to communicate and demonstrate this knowledge effectively to staff and students is required
• A good understanding of health and safety procedures is essential as well as a good level of literacy numeracy and ICT skills.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience and knowledge of:-
• Techniques used in food preparation and safe handling of food
• Textiles equipment and techniques
• Ability to communicate and demonstrate this knowledge effectively to staff and students
• A good understanding of health and safety procedures is essential as well as a good level of literacy numeracy and ICT skills.

About the School

• has a supportive ethos and concern for the well-being of all members of our learning community.
• has high ambitions for all and provides excellent opportunities for professional development.
• is well-ordered with high standards of commitment from students, staff and parents.
• has a strong emphasis on staff well-being and free access to external support agencies if needed.
• has specific benefits including discounts at national supermarkets and high street retailers as well as a cycle to work scheme and other health related benefits.

Please note: We do not accept CVs for applications. For details and to apply, please visit the school website.

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