Brick/Multi Instructor/Technician

We have an exciting opportunity for a Brick/Multi Instructor/Technician to join the team on a full-time, permanent basis. In return,you will receive a competitive salary of £24,857 per annum. You will be working across sites.

About us:

At Bournemouth & Poole College our staff are passionate and committed to achieve the very best outcomes for our students – we transform lives. We recognise and value our people as our most important asset in achieving each of the strategic outcomes within our College’s Strategic Plan. We believe it is through our people that an excellent student experience will be delivered, and this will have a positive impact in our local community. We value inclusion and we are committed to the promotion of equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring we have a diverse, skilled, and motivated workforce who are empowered and engaged. This makes our College a unique, vibrant and rewarding place to work. 

About the role:

Construction Skills is based across two sites. The North Road campus consists of Brickwork, Plastering, Electrical, Plumbing and Gas. The facilities include separate workshops for each area to give the students a realistic approach to the workplace. There are also designated classrooms with suitable visual aids to facilitate teaching and learning.

The Fulcrum is located at Tower Park in Poole. The Fulcrum has a purpose-built building which facilitates Wood occupations, for example Boat Building and Site Carpentry. These workshops cater for students to work on full size rigs giving a realistic approach to the workplace. We also have a specific area of machinery which Level 3 carpenters may use as part of their programme.

You will be undertaking Instructor and Technician duties, generally in the Centre’s workshops, stores and in other areas as directed, to assist lecturers in the delivery of study programmes and the maintenance and preparation of resources.

The role includes the organising of End Point Assessments, preparation of materials & resources and assisting the examiner where required.

Responsibilities as our Brick/Multi Instructor/Technicianwill include:

Technician activities

• Support the student, staff and Lecturers to maintain a high standard of operation including preparation, clearing away, sweeping and maintenance etc
• Check levels of stock and work with the team to ensure good stock control at all times

Apparatus and Stock

• Support Technicians, Lecturers and Instructors in maintaining, cleaning and repair of apparatus, equipment and workshops
• Prepare and clear away any material apparatus, equipment and materials ensuring correct storage and correct inventory records maintained

Health & Safety

• Responsible for ensure the Health & Safety of self and others within the workshops
• Ensure that apparatus and equipment are used in accordance with Health & Safety Regulations

As our Brick/Multi Instructor/Technician, you’llideally have:

• English and Maths or willing to work towards within an agreed timeframe
• Experience in Health & Safety
• Able to travel across sites
• The ability to analyse and solve problems
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Capable of preparing materials for use in the workshop for student projects
• Can sustain stamina in a post that can be physically demanding

Benefits:

• You will receive excellent benefits and a competitive salary:
• 27.5 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30.5 after 5 years' service
• up to 4 days additional leave during the Christmas closure period
• Free parking at all of our college sites (where spaces are available)
• Access to Discount Schemes at multiple retailers
• Enrolment into the NEST Pension Scheme 

If you feel you are the right candidate for this Brick/Multi Instructor/Technician rolethen please click ‘apply’ now! We’d love to hear from you!

Closing date: 07 January 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK.