Multi Skills Technician - Construction

East Surrey College / John Ruskin College; Redhill; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK College in Redhill is seeking a Multi Skills Technician to join the Construction team. This role requires expertise in Brick, Painting & Decorating, and Carpentry. Responsibilities include supervising practical workshop learning and maintaining a safe learning environment. Ideal candidates should possess a Level 2 vocational qualification and experience in the industry. The position offers a competitive salary and excellent staff benefits, fostering a friendly and dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Choice of two excellent pension schemes

Brilliant holiday package

Free onsite parking

Access to gym

Discounted Spa and Salon treatments

Qualifications

• Knowledge/industry experience of Brickwork.
• Experience of working with young people.
• Full First Aid Qualification (or willing to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist students in practical workshop learning.
• Maintain workshops and ensure adherence to health and safety regulations.
• Order stock and maintain consumables; prepare materials for student activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Pro-active approach

Supervision of students

Education

Level 2 vocational qualification in a related subject

Job description

Overview

Multi Skills Technician

College location: East Surrey College (Redhill)

Salary: £26,712

Hours: Full time (37 hours/week)

We are currently seeking to appoint an inspirational and talented Multi-Skills Technician with speciality in Brick, Painting & Decorating and carpentry as a specialism to join our friendly and professional Construction team.

This post would suit an individual who has achieved their own qualifications in Brick, Painting & Decorating or carpentry or who has a background in the industry and understands the basic principles. Candidates will be enthusiastic, self-motivated with excellent communication skills, and with a committed approach to your work you will maintain a high quality learning environment for our learners.

Based in the Construction area of our Technology department this exciting post will involve supporting students in their learning of practical skills in the workshops, supervising and maintaining workshops ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations. You will also be responsible for ordering stock, maintaining a stock of consumables and preparing materials for student activities as well as the cleaning and maintenance of the equipment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist students in practical workshop learning.
• Maintain workshops and ensure adherence to health and safety regulations.
• Order stock and maintain consumables; prepare materials for student activities.
• Clean and maintain equipment and workshop facilities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Level 2 vocational qualification in a related subject
• Knowledge/industry experience of Brickwork
• Experience of working with young people
• Full First Aid Qualification (or willing to obtain)
• A pro-active approach and ability to work on their own initiative

Benefits and Additional Information

If this sounds like you and you will enjoy working in a forward thinking, friendly, fast paced, changing environment with state of the art facilities, we would love to hear from you. In return, we offer a competitive salary, as well as staff benefits such as a choice of two excellent pension schemes, a brilliant holiday package, free onsite parking and access to our fully equipped gym along with discounted in house Spa and Salon treatments.

Applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date. We may not be able to respond to all applicants due to volume. If you have not heard from us within 14 days of sending your CV, you may not have been selected for the position.

Please refer to the attached Job Description, Person Specification and Competency Framework and apply using the button below.

Equal Opportunities: Orbital South Colleges Group is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applications from all sectors of the community to reflect our diverse student population. We are also committed to PREVENT and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Both College Campuses are smoke-free zones.

Pre-employment checks: Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS, references will be taken and evidence of all qualifications and awards will be required before commencement of employment. Failure to do so may lead to offers being withdrawn.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK as we do not sponsor work permits, and work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.