Hourly Paid Engineering Technician

Gcs Training Limited; Swansea; Sur place; GBP 22 000 - 26 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

28 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Teacher's Pension Scheme

Staff wellbeing days

Discounted study opportunities

Résumé du poste

Gower College Swansea is seeking a technician to perform planned maintenance and repairs on teaching resources, reporting safety concerns to the Curriculum Team Leader and Assistant Learning Area Manager. The role includes assisting with procurement, quotes, and inventory control to support teaching activities.

Responsibilities include preparing teaching aids, maintaining clear communication with the team, and ensuring a safe environment for staff and students.

Qualifications

• First Responder training completed or in progress and duties understood.
• Proactive safety mindset and adherence to health & safety policies.
• Ability to use basic IT tools and MS Excel/Spreadsheets.

Responsabilités

• Carry out planned maintenance and repairs of teaching resources, report defects affecting health & safety or resources.
• Assist in procuring equipment, gathering quotes, and tracking stock within budget.
• Prepare approved teaching aids and share progress with the team via diary and meetings.
• Maintain a safe working environment for staff and students.

Connaissances

First Responder training

IT skills

Health & Safety awareness

Able to meet deadlines

Formation

Level 3 or equivalent qualification

Outils

Spreadsheets

Description du poste

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.

Requirements

• 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. (KEEP FOR TECHNICIAN)
• 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.

Salary

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).

Employer information

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.

Benefits

• 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
• More benefits: https://www.gcs.ac.uk/recruitment/staff-benefits-wellbeing, 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:

Pre-employment checks

• 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).