Hourly Paid Engineering Technician

Gcs Training Limited; Gorseinon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff wellbeing days

Discounted study opportunities on *COL

28 days annual leave + holidays

Job summary

Gower College Swansea in Gorseinon is seeking an Hourly Paid Engineering Technician. The role is part-time (casual hours) and permanent, offering £13.59 per hour to support maintenance and repairs of teaching resources, while reporting defects that affect health and safety.

Candidates should have Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant field (or be willing to work toward it), IT literacy, and a strong commitment to Health & Safety.

Qualifications

• Level 3 or equivalent qualification in a relevant field or prepared to work towards it (e.g. machinist or welder/plater).
• IT skills, including spreadsheets or willingness to be trained.
• Commitment to Health & Safety.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance and repairs of teaching resources; report defects affecting health and safety or resources.
• Assist in purchasing and gathering quotes and resources; manage procurement within budget and track stock.
• Prepare teaching aids approved by the team to provide varied learning experiences; communicate progress in team meetings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Health & Safety awareness

IT literacy

Deadline orientation

Education

Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant field

Tools

Spreadsheets

Job description

Hourly Paid Engineering Technician

Reference: OCT20262691

Expiry date: 16:58, Tue, 27th Oct 2026

Location: Gorseinon

Gower College Swansea is one of the largest colleges in Wales, with a strong reputation for high-quality teaching and learning. The College operates across six campuses in Swansea, supporting over 4,500 full-time and 10,000 part-time learners. With an annual turnover of more than £50 million, Gower College Swansea is a major employer in the region, employing over 1,000 staff.

The College also offers an award-winning staff wellbeing provision, reflecting its commitment to investing in staff and ensuring they feel supported.

The Role

Hourly Engineering Technician

• Part time (Casual Hours)
• Permanent
• £13.59 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• To carry out planned maintenance,repairs of teaching resources on a regular basis and report to the Curriculum Team Leader and Assistant Learning Area Manager any defects that affect Health and Safety concerns or lack of resources.
• Assist the CL and Engineering Team in buying and gathering quotes and resources for purchasing equipment for the teaching to take place in teams. The procurement will follow College policies, stay within the annual budget and track the use of resources by controlling the use of stock and maintain a register of inventory.
• Prepare teaching aids which have been approved and developed by the team to supply a range of learning experiences for students. The post holder will communicate progress with the team using a technician's diary and by attending team meetings.
• Maintain a safe working environment for staff and students.

About you:

• Level 3 or equivalent qualification in a relevant field or prepared to work towards i.e. machinist or welder / plater
• Use of IT - able to use spreadsheets or willing to be trained.
• A commitment to and awareness of Health & Safety.
• Able to work to tight deadlines and be attentive to detail.
• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, and the college is closed for two weeks over the Christmas period
• Local Government Pension Scheme (average employer contribution of 21% in 2025)
• Teacher's Pension Scheme (average employer contribution of 28.68% in 2025)
• 2 staff wellbeing days per year
• Discounted study opportunities on College courses
• The successful candidate will complete First Responder training and undertake the associated duties. Upon completion of training, an additional £50 per month will be paid.
  • Appointments will normally be made to the bottom of the salary scale with annual increments on 1st August each year (subject to a start date before 1st February).

Diversity & Inclusion

We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our organisation.

Welsh Language

To apply in Welsh, please visit our Cymraeg site. We encourage Welsh applications as we recognise the importance of delivering bilingual services and expanding our bilingual workforce. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Safeguarding

Gower College Swansea is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to thorough pre-employment checks, including:

• Enhanced DBS check, including the Children's Barred List (£49.50)
• Registration with the Education Workforce Council for Wales, where necessary (£15 - £45 depending on role).