Specialist Technician Engineering

Chichester College Group; Crawley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Crawley is seeking a Specialist Technician in Engineering to support the new Institute of Technology and Construction Hub. The role involves setting up and maintaining workshops, contributing significantly to creating optimal learning environments. Ideal candidates will have a solid technical understanding and be proficient with hand tools and basic machinery. Join us to make a real impact in shaping the future of skilled professionals in the engineering sector. This position is a fixed-term role offering various staff benefits including generous leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave, increasing with service

Discount schemes

Family friendly policies

Continuous professional development opportunities

Wellbeing day

Qualifications

• Solid technical understanding related to engineering.
• Proficient with hand tools and basic machinery.

Responsibilities

• Setup and maintain practical workshops in engineering and construction.
• Ensure stock control of workshop materials.
• Support teaching and learning alongside the teaching team.

Skills

Technical understanding

Proficiency with hand tools

Basic machinery handling

Job description

Crawley College, part of the Chichester College Group

Specialist Technician - Engineering [CW8315]

£25,582 - £25,683 per annum

37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Fixed Term for 1 year

A unique opportunity to contribute to teaching and learning within our new Institute of Technology and Construction Hub.

As our Specialist Technician, you will be involved in the setup, maintenance and stock control of practical workshops in engineering and construction. The position, working alongside an outstanding teaching team, will play a key role in creating exceptional learning environments that support outstanding teaching and learning. There will be opportunities for training on new equipment and developing new working practices as the area grows to meet the employment and skills needs of the future.

As our Specialist Technician, you will possess a solid technical understanding and be proficient with hand tools and basic machinery.

Why Join Us?

At Crawley College, you’ll be supported by a collaborative team and have access to professional development opportunities to grow your career. This is your chance to make a real impact-shaping the future of skilled professionals in the engineering sector.

Our Staff Benefits:

We have a fantastic range of staff benefits, highly competitive against what is offered by the private sector and other organisations, including:

• Local Government Pension Scheme - the Group contributes 20.4% of your actual pensionable pay.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days in line with continuous service, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement and a wellbeing day. Plus, the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days additional leave.
• Discount schemes - including discounts on shopping, restaurants, travel and onsite facilities such as our gym and First Steps Childcare nurseries (specific campuses only).
• Family friendly policies - including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay (dependant on continuous service).
• Continuous professional development opportunities - including development days, funded apprenticeships and access to a range of other courses and activities.
• And much more - check out the Staff Benefits booklet attached to this advert for more information about our fantastic range of benefits available to staff.

Working in a vibrant and inclusive further education college is an inspiring experience. Our staff have a relentless focus on delivering outstanding teaching, learning and support, where you'll encounter a diverse student body, a positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences. It's an environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning.

We actively encourage applications from those seeking part-time roles, job shares, or other flexible working arrangements. Whether you're balancing caring responsibilities, pursuing personal goals, or simply seeking a healthier rhythm between life and work, we’re here to support you. Our roles are designed with adaptability in mind and at the heart of our people strategy is a commitment to an inclusive environment where different ways of working are not only accommodated but celebrated. If flexibility matters to you, you'll find a welcoming home here at CCG.