Technician in Automotive

• Organisation of practical workspace areas to ensure effective utilisation of space and realistic work simulations and prepare materials for use by students including training aids and learning resources
• Overall responsibility for Health and Safety in practical workspace areas and to ensure compliance with all
• Ensure that practical learning environments, equipment, machines and plant comply with health and safety requirements, identifying necessary actions and reporting through line management
• Manage a rolling programme of learning space and equipment maintenance including repairs as required and for ensuring relevant checks are made on machine tools, equipment and materials in accordance with Health and Safety requirements (i.e. PAT testing, COSHH, etc)
• Contribute fully to the membership of course teams, attending staff meetings and liaising with staff on individual student’s progress and support needs
• Assist in the maintenance of records of individual student progress where appropriate, including maintaining records of student attendance and initial assessment
• Ensure that consumables, materials, preparation and stock control are available and prepared to the required level in practical learning environments
• Follow group financial procedures in ordering consumables and other practical equipment for line manager authorisation and update practical learning environment inventories annually
• Deliver taster sessions and attend open events as required
• Promote a teaching, learning and working environment that is free from discrimination and where all students and staff are encouraged to express their individuality
• Be responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners
• Undertake such additional duties as may be reasonably required commensurate with the level of responsibility within the College at any of the College’s sites or place of work

• GCSE (A -C) or equivalent in Maths and English
• First aid qualification or willing to work towards
• A knowledge and understanding of automotive
• Recent experience of subject specialism
• Knowledge of Health and Safety policy/procedures
• Administrative and record keeping skills
• Ability to work as an individual or as part of a team

31 days per annum (excluding bank holidays and up to 3 additional discretionary days over the Christmas/New Year period)