School Workshop Technician: Equipment & Tech Support

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is seeking a School Technical Technician for Sgoil Lionacleit and Castlebay School. The role is 37 hours per week, year-round, permanent, with a salary of £30,758 - £31,935 per annum including £2,997 Distant Islands Allowance.

The post holder will maintain and repair a wide range of school equipment and support teaching staff, working four days at Sgoil Lionacleit and one day at Castlebay. PVG membership is a requirement.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with machinery in a workshop environment.
• Good awareness of health and safety practices in a workshop setting.
• Must be organised with ability to handle multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
• Basic engineering skills and willingness to undertake training as required.
• A full current UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide general support and maintain/repair a wide range of school equipment.
• Support technical teaching staff at Sgoil Lionacleit 4 days per week and Castlebay School 1 day per week.
• Coordinate with Head Teacher/PT Technical for machinery repairs/maintenance and Senior Schools Technician for safety concerns.

Skills

Workshop machinery

Health & safety

Organised approach

Willing to train

Driving licence

Job description

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is seeking a School Technical Technician for Sgoil Lionacleit and Castlebay School. The role is 37 hours per week, year-round, permanent, with a salary of £30,758 - £31,935 per annum including £2,997 Distant Islands Allowance.

The post holder will maintain and repair a wide range of school equipment and support teaching staff, working four days at Sgoil Lionacleit and one day at Castlebay. PVG membership is a requirement.