Technician & Instructor Wood Machinist

Craven College; Skipton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Technician and Instructor – Wood Machinist to enhance the learning experience in Carpentry and Joinery. This role involves preparing resources, maintaining equipment, and providing technical support to learners. With a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment, the college offers excellent professional development opportunities and a supportive team atmosphere. Join a vibrant community where your skills can make a significant impact on students' lives and careers in a beautiful rural setting.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Friendly working environment

Access to excellent facilities

Qualifications

• Minimum level 2 vocational qualification required.
• Experience in machinery maintenance and setup is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing equipment for Carpentry and Joinery curriculum.
• Maintain and organize machinery, tools, and equipment.

Skills

Machinery maintenance

Teamwork

Health and Safety knowledge

Organizational skills

IT skills

Stock control

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Level 2 vocational qualification

Tools

Woodworking machinery

Job description

Craven College is an aspirational College set in friendly and inclusive rural campuses in Skipton within the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, at The Aviation Academy based airside at Leeds Bradford Airport and at Evolve in the heart of Ripon. Craven College offers full-time courses for 16–18-year-olds, apprenticeships, courses for young people with special educational needs, part-time courses and degree level courses with a mission statement of ‘enriching lives through learning’. Tyro Training is our commercial training division which offers a wide range of training courses for both individuals and businesses in Skipton.

We continuously invest in our excellent, industry standard facilities with a new £1.6m purpose-built Animal Management Centre on our Aireville Campus followed in 2022 by the construction of new equestrian facilities including an international sized arena and outdoor warm up area.

We are currently seeking to employ a committed and motivated Technician and Instructor – Wood Machinist, to assist with the preparation of equipment and resources to support the successful delivery of the curriculum in the Carpentry and Joinery area; maintaining, organising and servicing of machinery, tools and equipment, receiving and managing stock, and machining timber. The ideal candidate will provide technical assistance and support to lecturers and assist with instructing learners in their practical activities.

Essential requirements:

1. Minimum of level 2 relevant vocational qualification;
2. Experience of maintaining, setting up and using the machinery in the relevant vocational area;
3. Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively to meet tight deadlines;
4. Ability to work in a team and with learners with a wide range of abilities and needs;
5. Liaise effectively with college staff, learners, external visitors and outside suppliers;
6. Ability to move, lift or carry equipment; ability to work at heights;
7. Self-motivated and enthusiastic, with good time-management skills;
8. Knowledge and experience in relation to stock control and inventory;
9. Practical knowledge of Health and Safety legislation, safe working practice and risk assessment;
10. Ability to work flexibly to a consistently high standard on own initiative with minimal supervision;
11. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work to meet tight deadlines;
12. Ability to work effectively as a team member;
13. Good interpersonal skills;
14. Willingness to work flexibly around the needs of the College, including occasional evenings or weekends;
15. Full driving licence and access to an appropriately insured vehicle;
16. Up to date IT skills, timely processing of orders and response to requests via email;
17. Willingness to support staff as required in other specialist areas within the School;
18. Willingness to undertake continual professional development and training, in line with the needs of the College.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly college in North Yorkshire with fantastic facilities, excellent CPD opportunities and a great working and learning environment.

Craven College is committed to equal opportunity in the provision of services, employment, and educational opportunities. Applications are considered on merit and are welcomed from all suitably qualified applicants.

Where specific qualifications are required for the position for which you have applied, it will be necessary for you to produce certificates for verification. You should give full details of all examination results and grades. If you are unsure about your results or grades you should indicate this. You should also include any qualifications which you are currently working towards and any non-examined, but relevant, training and development. Teachers are required to complete details of teaching qualifications.

A disclosure check with the Disclosure & Barring Service will be undertaken for this post.

We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

For further information including a full job description and to apply, please visit our website www.craven-college.ac.uk/jobs

If you have not heard from us within 28 days of the closing date on this occasion you have not been shortlisted. However please feel free to apply for futures roles as appropriate.