Workshop & Lab Technician – Hands-On Support

South Hampshire College Group; Gosport; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave per year, plus 1

Regular training and development

Access to a health care plan

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

South Hampshire College Group is looking for a Technician to support high-quality teaching across workshops. You will prepare and maintain equipment, materials and learning spaces to ensure safety, organisation, and readiness for use to enhance student learning.

In addition to hands-on duties, you will benefit from ongoing training, development opportunities and access to a health care plan within a supportive college environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare learning materials, tools and equipment for teaching sessions.
• Support students and teaching staff in workshops and laboratories.
• Set up, test and safely operate equipment and return items to storage after use.
• Maintain and organise workshops, laboratories, equipment and material stores.
• Maintain accurate stock, maintenance, COSHH and other relevant records.
• Carry out equipment checks and ensure staff and students receive appropriate safety instruction.
• Prepare and update risk assessments and report any health and safety concerns.
• Order materials, supplies and equipment as required.
• Manage the issue and return of tools and equipment to students.
• Reclaim, recycle and dispose of materials appropriately.
• Ensure compliance with College health and safety, financial and equality policies.
• Undertake relevant training and professional development.
• Hold and first aid certificate and provide First Aid as required.
• Support the wider needs of the College and undertake other reasonable duties as required.

Job description

South Hampshire College Group is looking for a Technician to support high-quality teaching across workshops. You will prepare and maintain equipment, materials and learning spaces to ensure safety, organisation, and readiness for use to enhance student learning.

In addition to hands-on duties, you will benefit from ongoing training, development opportunities and access to a health care plan within a supportive college environment.