Technician – Building Services

East Lancashire Learning Group; Chatburn; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace pension

Annual leave

Sick pay enhanced

Wellbeing benefits

Staff recognition

Free on-site parking

Job summary

East Lancashire Learning Group is seeking a Technician to join the Construction & Motor Vehicle department on a casual basis at Accrington & Rossendale College. The role is based primarily at the Accrington site, with occasional travel to other sites and some evenings to support adult delivery.

You will prepare workshops, take delivery of materials, manage tool bookings, maintain equipment, and perform safety checks. VRQ Level 3 or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• VRQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification.
• Experience of working within construction occupations.
• Knowledge of training environments or working with 16-18 year-olds
• Experience of monitoring consumable usage and purchasing materials and equipment
• Understanding of health and safety risk assessments and COSHH regulations

Responsibilities

• Prepare Building Services Workshops for practical assignments and to ensure course work materials are readily available for use.
• Take delivery of materials and stack/store correctly and carry out appropriate administration duties associated with the post.
• Provision of a store service and equipment and tool booking system.
• Maintain, repair and set up tools and equipment, including booking in of tools after use, check for re-use and return to storage.
• Carry out safety checks to equipment and update documentation as appropriate.

Education

VRQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification

Job description

Technician - Building Services
Salary: Up to £13.72 per hour (depending on experience)
Hours: Varied – approx. 10 per week
Working Weeks: 52 per year
Contract Type: Temporary
Site: Accrington & Rossendale College
Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 1 November 2026
Interview Date: TBC
'Together, Let's Be Extraordinary'

Our Organisation
This role is advertised by ELLG Professional Services. Part of East Lancashire Learning Group, ELLG Professional Services provides expert business support services to the wider Group.

Part of East Lancashire Learning Group, Accrington and Rossendale College has a proud history of delivering high quality vocational courses and technical training, apprenticeships and higher education provision to the communities that we serve. We excel in providing people with a platform to progress into fantastic employment opportunities with rewarding careers prospects.

The Exciting Role

A new and exciting opportunity has become available for a Technician to join our Construction & Motor Vehicle department on a casual basis.

The successful candidate will be primarily based at Accrington & Rossendale College but may be required to travel across sites. The successful candidate will also be required to work some evenings to support with adult delivery.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Prepare Building Services Workshops for practical assignments and to ensure course work materials are readily available for use.
• Take delivery of materials and stack/store correctly and carry out appropriate administration duties associated with the post.
• Provision of a store service and equipment and tool booking system.
• Maintain, repair and set up tools and equipment, including booking in of tools after use, check for re-use and return to storage.
• Carry out safety checks to equipment and update documentation as appropriate.

What We Are Looking For:

• VRQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification
• Experience of working within construction occupations.
• Knowledge of training environments or working with 16-18 year-olds
• Experience of monitoring consumable usage and purchasing materials and equipment
• Understanding of health and safety risk assessments and COSHH regulations

What We Offer in Return:

• Access to a workplace pension scheme - with generous employer contributions
• Generous annual leave allowance including a two-week closure over the Christmas period
• Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme and access to family friendly policies and benefits
• A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support
• Staff recognition scheme, including long service awards
• Free on-site parking on all College sites

Please visit our 'working for us' section of our website for a full list of our benefits http://www.eastlancslearning.ac.uk/

Further Questions?
Please contact our friendly HR Team

*Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website*

All of our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children. Should you wish to discuss this further, please get in touch with the HR team.