Technician Instructor - Paint & Decorating

Colchester Institute; Colchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Colchester Institute on Colchester Campus is seeking a Technician Instructor to deliver practical painting and decorating demonstrations and provide technical support to learners. You will prepare materials, manage equipment, and maintain safe, well-equipped workshops to underpin high-quality learning.

In this role you will work closely with teaching staff to ensure practical sessions meet learners' needs, uphold health and safety standards, and contribute to college projects and outcomes that

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current health and safety requirements in painting and decorating.
• Experience maintaining and safely using painting & decorating equipment.
• Extensive industry experience in painting and decorating.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical skills demonstrations and provide instruction for student groups.
• Prepare materials and equipment for teaching staff and students.
• Maintain stock control of materials, consumables and equipment.
• Liaise with teaching staff to meet students' needs during practical sessions.
• Maintain workshops and tools to high standards and provide guidance.
• Contribute to college projects and ensure high standards of work.

Skills

Technical instruction

Student support

Workshop safety

Education

Level 2 English & Maths

Painting & Decorating qualification

Job description

Join Colchester Institute - Where Your Career Makes a Difference
At Colchester Institute, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities. As one of the leading providers of education and training in the region, we are proud to offer a dynamic, supportive, and forward-thinking working environment.
We are seeking a Technician Instructor to join our team. In this role you will support high-quality teaching, learning and assessment by providing expert technical instruction, demonstrations and practical support within the curriculum area. You will work directly with learners, including small groups, to help develop their practical skills, knowledge and confidence, while preparing and maintaining safe, well-resourced and industry-standard learning environments.
Working closely with teaching staff and colleagues, you will contribute to the effective day-to-day operation of the provision, ensuring learners receive responsive support and opportunities to develop the practical skills and professional behaviours needed for progression, employment and future success. You will also play an important role in maintaining high standards of safeguarding, inclusion, health and safety and learner wellbeing.

Job title: Technician Instructor - Painting & Decorating

Full Time, Permanent Colchester Campus

About the role:

• To deliver technical skills demonstrations and provide technical instruction for student groups.
• To prepare materials and equipment as needed by teaching staff and students in a timely, effective and efficient manner.
• To maintain an effective and timely stock control system of materials and consumables including the ordering of stock/materials/equipment.
• To effectively and professionally liaise with teaching staff to ensure students’ needs are met within practical delivery sessions.
• To maintain workshops, equipment and tools to the highest standards ensuring statutory requirements are met. To provide classroom support and technical guidance for teaching staff and learners
• To contribute to and or oversee practical, community or college projects ensuring high standards of work are maintained at all times.

Essential Experience:

• Knowledge and experience of current industry legislation, regulations and health and safety requirements relevant to the painting and decorating sector.
• Experience of maintaining, servicing and safely using equipment associated with painting and decorating.
• Substantial industry experience within the painting and decorating sector.

Essential Qualifications:

• Education to level 2 or above and/or a professional qualification in painting and decorating or equivalent industrial experience
• Minimum of Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics GCSE 4+ or C and above / CSE Level 1 / O-Level C or above / Level 2 Adult Numeracy or Literacy or equivalent

Why join us?

At Colchester Institute, we value our staff and invest in their growth. Joining us means becoming part of a vibrant community dedicated to excellence in education and training. If you are passionate about making a difference and inspiring the next generation, we would love to hear from you.
We do not engage with recruitment or search agencies unless they have been officially contracted in line with our PSL.