Support Service Technician (Technical) - (Re-advertisement) - GLA13931

Glasgow; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Glasgow seeks a Technical Support Specialist for its Design and Technology department. The role involves ensuring health and safety while providing support for practical work including woodworking and metalwork. Candidates should have qualifications in mechanical engineering or related fields and will need to be a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme upon appointment.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical support for Design and Technology.
• Membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme is essential.
• Qualifications in mechanical engineering or related disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Provide core technical support within the Design and Technology department.
• Ensure efficient support services are organized.
• Manage whole-school technical support in relevant subjects.

Skills

Health and Safety

Technical Support

Mechanical Maintenance

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Joinery/Woodworking

Metalworking

Job description

Job Description

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

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

Ensure the most efficient range of support services are provided in an organized manner.

This position primarily supports practical work within the Design and Technology department, including woodworking, metalwork, and design and manufacture. Appropriate qualifications and experience include mechanical engineering, joinery/woodworking, metalworking, or mechanical maintenance.

Membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme is essential upon appointment. Successful candidates will be required to pay for PVG membership or scheme checks.

This is a re-advertisement; previous applicants should re-apply.

This post is 41 weeks, term-time only.

Application Packs

Alternative application packs can be requested in formats such as Braille, audio, or other languages. To request an alternative pack, please call 0141 287 1054. Packs will be posted via second-class mail within 3 working days of your request. Please ensure you request early to meet the application deadline.

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