Technician in Agriculture (on-site)

Suffolk New College; Otley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Suffolk New College is seeking a Technician in Agriculture (on-site) to support staff and students across the practical agricultural spaces. The role involves preparing and maintaining equipment and materials, ensuring safe working practices, and contributing to health and safety activities.

The position is 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, with a fixed term to 1 November 2027. Based at the Rural campus, you may be required to travel between campuses as needed.

Qualifications

• Health and safety awareness and willingness to undertake training (first aid, fire marshal)
• Organised and methodical approach to workspace management
• Strong communication with diverse audiences including young people
• Ability to prepare and maintain equipment and materials in practical spaces

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice, support and practical assistance to staff and students in the Agricultural spaces
• Prepare and maintain equipment and materials in practical workspaces and ensure safe working practices
• Contribute to College health and safety activities and attend required training
• Work at Suffolk New College Rural campus and be prepared to travel between campuses as needed

Job description

Technician in Agriculture (on-site)

37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Starting salary is £27,363 per annum

Fixed term to 1 November 2027

This is an exciting opportunity to work at Suffolk New College as a Technician within the Agricultural fieldYou will be required to provide a range of technical advice, support and practical assistance to our staff and students. You will be responsible for preparing, maintaining the equipment and materials within the practical workspaces, alongside ensuring safe working practices.

As part of your role, you will contribute to the wider College health and safety activity and therefore you should have a good understanding of health and safety and be prepared to undertake training in these areas e.g. first aid and fire marshall.

You will need to have an organised and methodical approach to ensure the smooth operations of the workspaces in order to support the delivery of an exceptional student experience. You will be able to communicate and engage with a range of audiences including young people and will work well both in a team and on your own initiative.

This post is based at Suffolk New College Rural campus however, Suffolk New College is a multi-campus site therefore you may be required to work at and travel between campuses.

At Suffolk New College, we promote the culture of BeSNC. Implementing BeSNC is not just a choice; it's a commitment to providing the best possible environment for our learners to thrive. It's a commitment to nurturing an inclusive and supportive community where each student, staff and community member can reach their full potential.

Closing date: at Midnight Thursday 19 th November

Interview date: Wednesday 25 th November

The College reserves the right to close this advert early.

Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship.

You may use AI tools to support your application but all information must truthfully reflect your own skills and experience. You may be asked to discuss the details during the recruitment process.

This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our on-going commitment to Equality and Diversity, Suffolk New College guarantee to short list all applicants from a black or ethnic minority group who meet all of the essential criteria. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the vacancy. All appointments are subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.