School Technician (Science) - REQ04411

North Lanarkshire Council; Shotts; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

North Lanarkshire Council seeks a Science Technician based at Calderhead High School in Shotts. This full-time role involves servicing laboratories, preparing materials, and ensuring compliance with health and safety. Candidates must possess relevant qualifications with a good understanding of scientific practices and equipment.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

6 public holidays

Learning and development opportunities via LearnNL

Qualifications

• Extended experience of working in a science environment.
• Knowledge of Science Health and Safety Legislation.
• Relevant qualifications in Computing, Electronics, or Electrical are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Service Science Laboratories and maintain stock records.
• Prepare materials for class use and ensure Health and Safety compliance.
• Construction of simple apparatus.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Ability to work independently

Education

SVQ3, HNC in a relevant science subject

HND in relevant area (desirable)

Job description

Salary: £29,180 - £31,737 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF

Located in Calderhead High School, Shotts you will provide a back-up service to the Science Department. Your duties will include servicing of Science Laboratories, construction of simple apparatus, maintenance of stock records, preparation of materials for class use, comply with Health and Safety legislation and general Science Technician duties.

You must possess an SVQ3, HNC (or equivalent) in a relevant science subject along with extended experience of working in a science environment with scientific equipment and knowledge of Science Health and Safety Legislation. Good communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work with others as part of a team or on your own initiative and work closely and responsibly with children. Possession of an HND or equivalent is desirable, as is possession of relevant qualifications in other areas i.e. Computing, Electronics, Electrical.

You will require to become a Protecting Vulnerable Group Scheme (PVG) member prior to starting this post.

Working here at North Lanarkshire Council

If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of benefits available to you, find out more at work well NL. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.

*For all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip. You will only be paid for the hours that you work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. This is one way North Lanarkshire is demonstrating our commitment to supporting Care-Experienced People.

The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live. The Fair Work Convention’s Framework defines Fair Work as work that offers effective voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect and security. We believe Fair Work can boost creativity, realise untapped potential and increase productivity. To find out more click on the link.

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The following link contains our Easy Read documents which will help explain the process and what happens during the selection process: Easy Read – My NL

***PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY YOU MUST ENSURE AN APPLICATION FORM IS SUBMITTED. ANY CV SUBMISSIONS WILL BE DISREGARDED.***