Senior Technician - Marine / Site

Brockenhurst College; Marchwood; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Brockenhurst College is seeking a part-time Senior Technician - Marine/Site for its Marchwood Site. The role involves supporting lecturers, maintaining the workshop, and ensuring safety compliance. The position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits in a stunning location within the New Forest National Park.

Benefits

25 days leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)

Access to pension scheme

Free secure onsite parking

Access to onsite gym and sports facilities

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of the sector either on board a ship or in a shipyard/boatyard.
• Ability to manage learners effectively.
• Knowledge of appropriate health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support a team of technicians - offering guidance and mentoring.
• Responsible for maintenance/upkeep of the Marchwood site.
• Preparing, setting up, and clearing equipment for lessons.

Skills

Effective communication

Team player

Organisational skills

Education

Appropriate qualification in Marine Engineering - Level 3 or equivalent

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Brockenhurst College have an opportunity for a Senior Technician - Marine/Site to join the team on a part-time, annualised hours basis at our Marchwood Site. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £23,014 - £25,280 pro rata.

We are a high-achieving college who attract around 2,800 sixth form students across the region each year. We are based within the stunning New Forest National Park and offer our students a huge range of courses and superb facilities.

Organisation Brockenhurst College Curriculum/Support Area Marchwood Skills Centre Contract Type Permanent Employment Basis Annualised Hours Contracted working hours 1346.5 per annum Location Marchwood Skills Centre Salary £23,014 - £25,280 pro rata Closing date 06/10/2024 Documents

Senior Technician - Marine / Site

Brockenhurst College have an opportunity for a Senior Technician - Marine/Site to join the team on a part-time, annualised hours basis at our Marchwood Site. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £23,014 - £25,280 pro rata.

We are a high-achieving college who attract around 2,800 sixth form students across the region each year. We are based within the stunning New Forest National Park and offer our students a huge range of courses and superb facilities.

Organisation Brockenhurst College Curriculum/Support Area Marchwood Skills Centre Contract Type Permanent Employment Basis Annualised Hours Contracted working hours 1346.5 per annum Location Marchwood Skills Centre Salary £23,014 - £25,280 pro rata Closing date 06/10/2024 Documents

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As our Senior Technician, you will:

Support a team of technicians - offering guidance and mentoring when applicable

Responsible for maintenance/upkeep of the Marchwood site and liaising with estates team and external contractors to oversee maintenance and servicing of the site’s infrastructure

Support the lecturing staff on the delivery of courses to advise students of techniques and demonstrating safe use of tools and equipment

Preparing, setting up, clearing away, washing up where applicable and storing equipment and materials for lessons, demonstrations etc.

Maintain the workshop areas in a safe and functional state

Issuing tools and equipment in a safe condition to students and staff

Assisting students where applicable in areas of Marine Engineering/Marine Electrical/Boatbuilding/Composites

Assisting staff and students in the use of apparatus and equipment

Occasional physical demonstration of machines (wood/engineering machines) to members of staff and students, where this requires the application of acquired skills

Construct, maintain, fault find, repair and service all marine equipment where necessary and arrange repair in liaison with the Head of Curriculum

Assist in the development of new equipment and workshop activities

Responsibilities as our Senior Technician will include:

Give a high profile to equality of opportunity in all areas of activity, including compliance with the Equal Opportunities Policy

Aim to provide a safe and secure environment for all our students in compliance with our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy

Ensure compliance with the Disability Statement, including the need to notify HR of any changes in circumstances

Participate in the agreed scheme for staff development, training and appraisal and be committed to continuous personal and professional development

Carry out all duties with due regard to Health and Safety Regulations

Ensure compliance with the Financial Regulations of the College

Ensure compliance with the College Computer and Telecommunication Systems regulations, policies, and procedures

Notify Personnel of any changes in personal details. For example, a change of name or address, car registration number, telephone number, next of kin/emergency contact details etc.

As our Senior Technician, you’ll ideally have/be:

Appropriate qualification in Marine

Engineering – Level 3 or equivalent

Able to manage learners and learning effectively

Working knowledge of the sector either on board a ship or in a shipyard/boatyard

Able to develop effective learning resources to support the delivery

Knowledge and understanding of current developments in a relevant curriculum area. Knowledge of appropriate health and safety requirements

Effective communication skills

An effective team player

Evidence of working towards and achieving personal targets

Good administrative and organisational skills

Able to meet tight deadlines

Able to manage pressure and a range of demands

Supportive and positive approach to all teaching area

Energetic and enthusiastic

The ability to use Information Learning Technology and other IT applications

Benefits:

25 days leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff)

Up to up to 5 days leave during the Christmas closure period

Access to a pension scheme

Free eye care vouchers

Free secure onsite parking

Access to a range of discounts including shopping, travel and healthcare

Access to our Employee Assistance Programme provided externally to WESS; this is a completely confidential service and is free to all members of staff

Access to onsite gym, tennis/badminton courts, football pitches (indoor & out)

Closing Date: Sunday 22 September

If you feel you are the right candidate for this Senior Technician role, then please click ‘ apply’ now! We’d love to hear from you!

Wessex Education Shared Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK.