Engineering Technician
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The Vacancy
Tyne Metropolitan College
Construction and Engineering Department
Engineering Technician RTF2627-90
Permanent
35 hours per week
Professional Services Salary Scale 3
Spine points 9 - 11
£24, 946 per annum
At Tyne Coast College we provide excellent opportunities for training, career growth and further learning.
We have the opportunity for a dynamic Engineering Technician to take an active role in supporting our continued success.
As a member of Tyne Coast College, the successful candidate will have access to a fantastic package of benefits, which includes:
- Half day working on a Friday
- You will receive 36 days annual leave (incl. Bank Holidays) increasing with service
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free on-site parking
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- On-site catering facilities and much more! (please see attached Work Perks Guide)
The role of Engineering Technician will involve but is not limited to:
- Supporting Lecturers in various delivery, including Fabrication and Welding, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Electrical Installation.
- Preparing materials for practical sessions.
- Ordering of materials and stock monitoring / rotation.
- Checking deliveries and taking responsibility for storing.
- Disposal of waste materials into skips and arranging collection.
- Basic maintenance of machinery (training provided if required).
- Security of storage containers and other storage areas.
- Security of loading bay and other related areas.
- Organising external maintenance companies for regular visits.
- Some supervision of learners / external visitors on occasion.
Our successful candidate will have/be the following:
- Knowledge of relevant codes of practice and awareness of current health and safety regulations and relevant legislation.
- Experience of maintaining high safety standards.
- An approachable manner with a ‘Can do’ attitude.
- Self-motivated
- Team player, likewise, able to work alone too.
- ICT skills, i.e. Microsoft suite.
Essential Qualifications :
- Level 2 Maths and English or willingness to work towards within a given timescale.
- NVQ Level 2 engineering based subject or equivalent.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Forklift licence (training can be provided).
- Use of Abrasive Wheels (training can be provided)
- Good working knowledge of electronics
Please refer to Person Specification for full details of the essential and desirable criteria of the role.
Who We Are
Tyne Coast College comprises South Tyneside College, Tyne Metropolitan College and South Shields Marine School.
We offer a vast range of educational opportunities for those aged 14 to adults - including a wide range of employer-led vocational programmes, Apprenticeships, Higher Education and specialist maritime training.
Our portfolio is multi-award winning, with national accolades and a global outstanding reputation for maritime provision. The College has a high performing SEND provision which has been recognised nationally and is a regional specialist in teaching and learning for learners with SEN. The college was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in February 2024.
Tyne Coast College is the North East’s world leading maritime training provider and was awarded the Queens Anniversary Prize for its expertise in creating high-tech under and above water digital scenarios.
As a strong proactive voice in the north east we are passionate about providing a dynamic and diverse curriculum brimming with the essential academic and vocational skills’ training that enables students to progress on to their chosen careers.
Our motto for a bigger, better, stronger future for the region encapsulates our commitment to the region, the business sector and those living and working in the north east.
Recruiting high-calibre, professional staff with vocational credibility is at the core of our success. We are looking for dynamic and innovative individuals with a passion for achieving excellence through delivering a first class quality service at all times.
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