Support Service Technician - GLA16149

GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL AND ARMS LENGTH ORGANISATION; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL AND ARMS LENGTH ORGANISATION seeks a school technician to provide core technical support for Design and Technology, and to assist across Science and Digital Technology. The post focuses on practical work in wood/metalworking and design manufacture, with 41 weeks term time and PVG clearance requirements.

The role requires relevant workshop skills, safety awareness, and the ability to work flexibly within a school environment. Training and secure PVG checks are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting practical work in Design and Technology, Science and Digital Technology.
• Knowledge of safe workshop practices and maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Ability to assist with Health and Safety compliance in a school environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide core technical support within the Design and Technology department.
• Assist across other school technician disciplines as required.
• Ensure efficient, organised delivery of support services for practical lessons.

Skills

Woodworking

Mechanical engineering

Joinery

Metalworking

Health and Safety

Education

Vocational qualification in Design and Technology or related field

Job description

Company: GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL AND ARMS LENGTH ORGANISATION

Provide core technical support within Design and Technology department and also to work flexibly throughout the school within all technician disciplines.

Responsible for whole school technical support within Design and Technology, Science and Digital Technology with due regard for Health and Safety.

Ensure most efficient range of support services are provided efficiently and in an organised manner. Please note this post is predominantly required to support practical work within the school Design and Technology department. e.g. Woodworking/Metalwork/Design and Manufacture. Appropriate qualifications and experience would therefore include mechanical engineering, joinery/woodworking, metal working, mechanical maintenance etc. Please Note this post is 41 weeks Term Time.

Membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme will be essential on taking up appointment. Please note successful candidates for the above position will be required to pay for their PVG Membership/or Scheme Checks.

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Glasgow City Council is completing a Job Evaluation exercise and introducing a new Pay and Grading Structure from 4 April 2027. This post has not yet been evaluated under the new arrangements and, as a result, the core salary may change in the future. Further information will be provided to candidates during the recruitment process.

Further Information

The Council promotes flexible working, we are happy to talk about flexible working options in relation to the role, to support your work-life balance.

We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to building a diverse workforce. We particularly encourage applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people and women for senior roles, as these groups are currently underrepresented within our workforce.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Glasgow City Council aims to offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role, in line with the Disability Confident scheme.

Please note that Glasgow City Council is currently completing a Job Evaluation exercise and introducing a new pay and grading structure which may impact on current salaries quoted in job adverts, see