Science Technician

USP College; Thundersley; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension provision

Annual Staff Awards

CPD days

Free onsite parking

Onsite staff wellbeing

Job summary

USP College is seeking a hands-on technician to support engineering practical lessons, prepare apparatus, and maintain equipment in a safe environment. You will work with teaching staff to deliver projects, ensuring health & safety compliance and effective student support.

The role emphasizes practical guidance, safeguarding responsibilities, and the ability to manage stock, risk assessments, and college policies as part of a flexible, collaborative team.

Qualifications

• A qualification in a Science subject at least A Level or equivalent.
• High standards of communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work as a team.
• A strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Work with teaching staff in engineering areas to support practical lessons.
• Prepare required apparatus, supply equipment, and maintain stock control.
• Ensure Health & Safety requirements are followed during activities.
• Provide practical assistance and guidance to students and project work.

Skills

Science subject knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Deadline orientation

Motivating students

Attendance & punctuality

Curriculum delivery innovation

Practical student support

Health & safety awareness

Education

Science subject at A Level or equivalent

Job description

As a College, our strategy is Career Focused Learning and ensuring that the learner experience and our relationship within our community, local and regional employers, are at the heart of everything we do., To work with teaching staff in all engineering areas, supporting students during practical lessons and project work providing practical assistance, in a safe and effective manner Preparing required apparatus for practical lessons and demonstrations supplying equipment, dismantling and returning to store, in order to keep all equipment in perfect working order The safe treatment and disposal of used materials including hazardous substances and responding to actual and potential hazards Give technical guidance to students in practical lessons when required, to always adhere to appropriate manufacturer usage and Health & Safety requirements Clean and maintain areas and apparatus throughout the year carrying out routine maintenance and repair as and when necessary, to meet health and safety and college requirements Evaluate new workshop lessons to find out potential problems and suggest improvements when necessary, to provide the best support to curriculum and staff Maintain a computer database for department, requesting new stock when necessary and ensuring products are stored and labelled correctly and safely, for up to date reporting and information provision to management Ensure that Health & Safety checks and measures are adhered to at all times checking the safety of practical area during the day, ensuring equipment is safe for use, to meet college policy and legislative requirements To comply with the Health & Safety Policy of the College and other instructions given as necessary, rectifying or where appropriate, reporting safety hazards or unsafe working arrangements, to adhere to policy and legislative requirements To work flexibly as part of the faculty team in order to cover all aspects of team provision and assist curriculum delivery Has an understanding that safeguarding is a shared cross college responsibility. Takes ownership of embedding safeguarding practices into their remit as appropriate to their role within the organisation Ability to prioritise and juggle various tasks, whilst adhering to deadlines as required Consistently dealing with queries in a professional and calm manner Ability to understand and apply appropriate procedures relating to equipment, and Health & Safety Health & Safety is everyone's responsibility and you will be required to adhere to all policy and legislative practice during every activity of work, as well as attending necessary training Keeping up to date with current procedures and practice though continued professional development Appropriate person or area to deal with general maintenance queries Ability to work on own initiative as well as take instruction when needed. When to pass a query to line management Writing and maintaining risk assessments for technician activities Commit to other duties compatible with the post held, which may reasonably be required from time to time., Our strategy is to create a Career Focused, Digital Learning environment, ensuring that the learner experience and our relationship within our community, local and regional employers, are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be selected as finalists for the AoC Beacon awards for effective use of digital Technology in FE. Providing a high achieving, focused learning environment allowing our students to achieve the grades they need for higher educations, or the skills and aptitude required to secure a suitable role in their chosen career. Our college is set in the leafy suburbs of Essex, with easy access to surrounding areas and amenities, we are based in a well-connected location both by road and rail.

What we offer

• A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn
• Excellent pension provision
• Annual Staff Awards
• CPD days - opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching
• Free onsite parking
• Staff appreciation days
• Eye care vouchers
• Onsite Starbucks & Restaurant
• Well-being days & activities
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Discounted gym membership Hybrid Working available Fully immersive teaching rooms allow simultaneous online teaching at multiple locations Free Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7, 365 days offering legal & financial advice, as well as general support & guidance

This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Self-declaration is subject to Ministry of Justice guidance on the disclosure of criminal records, further information can be found onGOV UK USP College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, we therefore expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service, and any other checks that the role requires to ascertain suitability for working with children and/or vulnerable adults, which may include online searches. We will hold and process any personal data, including sensitive (special category) personal data, relating to you in accordance with our legal obligations, in the manner set out in the Privacy Notice for staff and in accordance with our Data Protection Policy, which is set out on the College's website,found here. You should familiarise yourself with our Data Protection Policy (and all other subsidiary policies to it) and comply with them at all times. Neither the Privacy Notice for Staff nor those policies form a part of your contract of employment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Requirements

• A qualification in a Science subject to at least A Level or equivalent.
• High standards of communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work as a team.
• A strong attention to detail.
• The ability to work towards deadlines.
• The ability to motivate both students and your peers.
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Experience innovating to deliver the curriculum.
• Practical knowledge and background in technical support.
• Awareness of health & safety issues in a practical environment.