Learning Technician – Brickwork

York College; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional college in North Yorkshire is seeking a Workshop Supervisor to prepare resources for students and ensure health and safety in workshops. The ideal candidate should have a construction background, strong work ethic, and be motivated to support students. Additional benefits include a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and gym membership. This position is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a supportive educational environment.

Benefits

45 days annual leave

Generous Occupational Pension Scheme

Free gym membership

Qualifications

• Construction background preferable but not essential.
• Self-motivated and supportive personality.
• Ability to complete forklift training within one month.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tools and equipment for students.
• Monitor and lead workshops with a focus on health and safety.
• Support teaching staff in quality education delivery.

Skills

General housekeeping procedures

Strong work ethic

Flexibility

Experience with young people

Knowledge of health and safety

Job description

The role will involve preparing tools, equipment, and resources for students on study programs and apprenticeship standards. You will be required to monitor and lead on the supervision of workshops, including health and safety systems and processes. You will have a keen eye for general housekeeping procedures which sets high expectations for colleagues and students. You will work closely with the Curriculum and Standards Manager, Team Leaders and others in the team to establish a 'just in time' order process of materials and supplies.

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A construction background is preferable, however not essential due to this being a non-teaching role. You will have strong work ethic and ideally, experience of construction practices. A desire to help the team and students and drive health and safety is also essential. You should be self‑motivated and able to work with young people in a supportive manner. You will have a flexible approach and be able to work as part of a team, supporting the quality of teaching and learning and working closely with teaching staff. You will be required to complete forklift training within one month of starting this role (unless you already hold a training certificate for this).

We are a large, regional college serving a population across York and North Yorkshire of more than one million people. Each year, we have approximately 4,000 school leavers, 1,000 apprentices, 2,000 adult students, and 400 higher‑level students studying with us. Our wide range of education options span entry‑level programmes through to degrees, higher technical qualifications, and accredited professional courses to courses for professional development. Our apprenticeships can be studied from level 2 to level 5 across a range of different career pathways. We are the largest provider of A‑Level and vocational programmes for school leavers in the region; we offer nearly 35 A‑Level subjects and over 80 vocational courses, including a wide range of T‑Level pathways. We are proud to be part of a consortium of colleges and employers developing the Yorkshire and Humber Institute of Technology (IoT), designed to increase higher‑level technical skills for employers. With a vibrant working environment, excellent transport links to the city centre and surrounding area, plus on‑site parking, you will find York College to be a fulfilling and supportive place to work. As a member of College staff you have full use of the College facilities including free gym membership at the Athletic Suite, our brand new state‑of‑the‑art gym.

Salary: £24,347 per annum. Plus generous benefits including:

• 45 days annual leave per year (including bank holidays and efficiency closures)
• Generous Occupational Pension Scheme