Specialist Technician in Engineering

Chichester College Group; Worthing; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS 15% pension contribution

25 days annual leave (28 with service)

Discount schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Family-friendly policies

Continuous professional development

Job summary

Worthing College seeks a Specialist Technician in Engineering to support staff and students in practical sessions and to maintain cutting-edge STEM facilities. You will manage equipment and resources, ensuring a safe, efficient learning environment in a brand-new STEM Centre.

Ideal candidates will have engineering experience, practical knowledge of the engineering vocational area, and a Level 2 qualification.

Qualifications

• Engineering experience is essential.
• Knowledge of the Engineering vocational area is required.
• Level 2 qualification in the relevant subject area is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical support to staff and students in practical engineering sessions.
• Maintain, prepare, and manage equipment and resources in STEM facilities.
• Ensure a safe learning environment by following health and safety protocols.

Skills

Relevant Engineering experience

Working knowledge of the Engineering

Education

Level 2 qualification in the relevant subject area

Job description

Specialist Technician in Engineering

Join our brand-new, state-of-the-art STEM Centre at Worthing College and help shape the engineers of tomorrow!

As our Specialist Technician, you will:

• Provide expert technical support to staff and students in practical engineering sessions.
• Maintain, prepare, and manage equipment and resources in our cutting-edge STEM facilities.
• Ensure a safe and efficient learning environment by adhering to health and safety protocols.

What we can offer you in this role:

• Work in a brand-new STEM Centre equipped with the latest technology.
• A diverse student body, positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences.
• An environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning.

What you will bring to the role:

• Relevant Engineering experience
• Working knowledge of the Engineering vocational area
• Level 2 qualification in the relevant subject area

Our Staff Benefits

Our Staff Benefits - see attached job pack for further information.

• Local Government Pension Scheme, with the Group contributing 15% 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.
• Access to a range of discount schemes including shopping, restaurants, gym, travel, cinema and onsite facilities.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• Continuous professional development opportunities.

The working pattern for this role will be discussed at interview.