Specialist Technician in Plumbing

Brighton MET; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS 15% pension

25 days annual leave (28 with service)

Discount schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Family friendly policies

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Brighton MET College is seeking a Specialist Technician in Plumbing to support staff and students within the brand-new Heat Pump Centre and our modern plumbing workshop.

You will maintain equipment, provide expert technical assistance, and ensure a safe learning environment in line with health and safety protocols, helping shape the plumbing workforce of tomorrow.

Qualifications

• Relevant Plumbing/construction experience.
• Level 2 qualification in the relevant subject area.
• Working knowledge of the construction vocational area.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical support to staff and students.
• Maintain, prepare, and manage equipment and resources.
• Ensure a safe and efficient learning environment by adhering to health and safety protocols.

Skills

Plumbing experience

Construction knowledge

Technical support

Education

Level 2 qualification (plumbing/subject area)

Job description

Specialist Technician in Plumbing

Join our vibrant plumbing and heating department, including a brand-new state of the art heat pump training centre at Brighton MET College. Help shape the plumbing and heating workforce of tomorrow!

As our Specialist Technician, you will:

• Provide expert technical support to staff and students.
• Maintain, prepare, and manage equipment and resources.
• Ensure a safe and efficient learning environment by adhering to health and safety protocols.

What we can offer you in this role:

• Work in an industry standard plumbing workshop and our brand-new Heat Pump Centre equipped with the latest technology.
• Use your skills and expertise to influence and inspire the next generation of the plumbing trade.
• 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 Plumbing/construction experience.
• Level 2 qualification in the relevant subject area.
• Working knowledge of the construction vocational area

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.