Technician

s1jobs; Greenock; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/home working where appropriate

Flexible working opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

West College Scotland is seeking a skilled Technician (Plumbing) to join the Construction, & Building Services Team on a temporary basis at Greenock Campus. You will prepare teaching areas, maintain equipment and resources, support demonstrations and provide technical advice while upholding high health and safety standards.

As a qualified plumbing professional with current industry experience, you will collaborate with staff and students, manage priorities in a busy workshop, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Qualified plumbing professional with current industry experience.
• Strong practical and problem-solving skills in a busy workshop environment.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare practical teaching areas and maintain specialist plumbing equipment.
• Support demonstrations and provide expert technical advice when required.
• Ensure health and safety through risk assessment and stock management.

Skills

Plumbing expertise

Health & safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Plumbing qualification

Job description

Construction and Building Services Plumbing

Job Reference: WCS0001328 Grade 4: £31,432.52 to £34,415.19 p/a

Full time, 35 hours per week Fixed Term Until 30 June 2027 Location: Greenock Campus

At West College Scotland, we're passionate about creating exceptional learning experiences that prepare students for successful careers. As one of Scotland's largest regional colleges, we are ambitious, innovative and committed to empowering our communities through education, skills and training.

We're looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Technician (Plumbing) to join our Construction, & Building Services Team on a temporary basis.

As a key member of our technical team, you will play an important role in ensuring our workshops, equipment and learning environments are ready to support high‑quality teaching and learning.

Working closely with lecturers and students, you'll prepare practical teaching areas, maintain specialist equipment and resources, support demonstrations, and provide expert technical advice when required. You'll also help ensure the highest standards of health and safety across the department through effective maintenance, risk assessment and stock management processes.

This is a hands‑on role where no two days are the same, offering the chance to combine your industry knowledge with a passion for supporting skills development.

You will be a qualified plumbing professional with current industry experience and a passion for supporting learning and skills development. We're looking for someone who takes pride in maintaining high standards, enjoys working as part of a team, and can build positive relationships with both staff and students.

You should have strong practical and problem‑solving skills, a good understanding of health and safety requirements, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy workshop environment. Above all, you'll be proactive, dependable and committed to creating an excellent learning experience for our students.

We are an inclusive place to work

At West College Scotland we are ambitious about Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you've got the right skills and qualifications for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability - visible and non-visible including neurodiversity, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Benefits of working with us

Benefits

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of Scotland’s sector leading colleges. The College offers an outstanding benefits package including:

• Generous holiday entitlement - 45 days holiday (pro-rata), including bank & public holidays).
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay (subject to eligibility).
• Opportunities for hybrid / home working, where appropriate.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Access to a dedicated wellbeing team and a 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme.
• Support to enhance your skills through a variety of methods including online learning, coaching and self-directed study.

Full details of the skills and qualifications required can be found on the employee specification.

Any offer of employment will be subject to receiving a satisfactory Scheme Record through the Disclosure Scotland Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG). All candidates must be able to prove their Right to Work in the UK. Please note West College Scotland does not provide Visa sponsorship.

Closing date for all completed applications is Monday 7th September (midnight).

The Board of Management of West College Scotland is a Scottish Charity. Charity Number SCO21185.