Brickwork Technician

Stafford College Site

Brickwork Technician

Job Reference: JUL20214334

In November 2019 Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) became the first further education provider in England to achieve outstanding grades in every area of Ofsted’s recently reformed Education Inspection Framework (EIF).

The group is currently home to a population of over 5,000 full-time students and around 500 students on higher education programmes. We have over 4,000 part-time or adult learners and 2,000 apprentices where we work with over 800 individual employers.

Would you like to be part of a determined, progressive and ambitious college which strives to deliver an outstanding experience for its learners? Then come and join the Construction Team at Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group.

We are looking for suitably qualified individuals to join our pro-active, dynamic and friendly team of construction staff. The successful candidate will be required to provide effective and efficient day to day technical and stores support to the Skills and Technology Centre, with specific focus on Trowel Trades.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• To ensure that all Trowel Trades equipment is maintained in a safe working condition carrying out general, routine and breakdown maintenance where he/she is qualified to do so.
• To prepare and maintain Trowel Trades tools and equipment for workshop use in a safe and usable condition.
• To be responsible as required for the safety, tidiness and general appearance of the Centre's stores and workshops.
• To be trained to current legislation in the use of appropriate machinery and be confident in their use.
• To be responsible for COSHH within the Trowel Trades area.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Has appropriate qualifications and/or experience in the provision of technical support within either education or industry.
• Demonstrates a high level of initiative and the ability to manage and prioritise his/her own workload to a significant degree.
• Has good communication skills and the ability to relate to all staff and students in a professional manner.

What’s in it for you?

The college offers and excellent benefits package which includes:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Excellent Training and Development Opportunities
• 24 days annual leave, rising to 30 days following 5 years’ service (plus bank holidays and Christmas closure period)

How to apply

To apply for the role of Brickwork Technician, please click on ‘Apply’ and complete an online application form.

The closing date for completed applications is 22 August 2021.

This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All college based positions are subject to enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sectors of the
community.