Technician - Engineering

ABOUT THE COLLEGE 

Lakes College is a technical vocational Further Education College delivering education and training to full-time and part-time learners and apprentices to degree level. We have a vibrant campus in West Cumbria with state of the art vocational workshops and resources, including the National College for Nuclear Northern Hub.

Our mission and purpose are to:

 ‘Enable people to recognise and develop their potential’.

We are a people business and our mission applies as equally to our staff team as to our learners and employers’. We are a Good college and have ambition to be Outstanding by together developing our culture, standards and expectations. We encourage innovation, collaboration and reflection to lead to new ideas and methods. We gather, evaluate and use data to drive operational improvement.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will provide technical support to curriculum staff delivering classes for the Engineering department including assistance with preparation of the workshops, equipment and materials to ensure effective curriculum delivery. It is essential that the successful post holder will comply with all relevant statutory Health and Safety legislation to ensure a safe working environment for staff and learners.

As an Engineering Technician, you will place orders and carry out stock control of items necessary for the provision of services in accordance with the college’s financial regulations and procedures and to ensure that value for money is achieved. You will provide assistance as required to other members of the team and to ensure smooth delivery of an efficient technical support service with a flexible approach to work. 

Applicants must possess a Level 2 or above qualification and have recent experience in a relevant area and knowledge of Health & Safety regulations. To be successful in this role, you must have the ability to manage stores & spares and be able to work with a range of equipment including Engineering & Computing systems.

Possessing a Health & Safety Qualification and/or having experience of managing an Engineering site/workshop is considered advantageous.

**If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.**

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU!

·        Generous annual leave – 29 days plus 8 days bank holiday plus 2 discretionary days (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ service)

·        Automatic entry into the Local Government pension Scheme.

·        A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn.

·        Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching.

·        Free onsite parking.

·        Subsidised onsite restaurant.

·        A cycle scheme tech scheme and discounted gym membership.

·        Fantastic facilities to resource our ability to teach our students.