Engineering Technician

at  Heart of Worcestershire College

SUPERVISING RESPONSIBILITY

Administration within the Engineering Department is task-orientated and is widely shared amongst staff. Engineering supervising technicians are responsible to the CRQ Leader for Engineering who is their Line Manager. All staff have access to the CRQ Director for Engineering. Administrative and other responsibilities are agreed with the CRQ Leader. Staff may have additional responsibilities within the Directorate agreed with your line manager.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• To commit to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults
• To participate in the College’s Performance Management Scheme and attend such training events as are necessary to enable him/her to carry out the duties of the job description.
• To continually improve teaching, learning and assessment through proactive CPD and sharing best practice.
• To actively participate in the College’s Quality System, including quality improvement strategies and initiatives.
• To undertake such other duties as may be assigned commensurate with the grade and purpose of the post.
• To take reasonable care for the health and safety of him/her and for others affected by his/her work.
• To actively support College Safeguarding, Equality and Diversity policies.
• To operate/conduct all HR tasks and functions within the principles of GDPR.
  This Job Description is current at the date shown below, and is a guide to the work you will be required to undertake. In consultation with the post holder, it may be changed from time to time by the College to meet changing circumstances.
  September 2024

FIRST AID & FIRE MARSHALL

As defined in the person specification of the job description, those staff with these responsibilities are required to undertake first aid and or fire marshal duties across the College, when called upon to do so. Staff must ensure they are up to date with the relevant training.

VALIDATION OF QUALIFICATIONS

The College will undertake qualification validation by writing to the appropriate educational institute. Only those qualifications which are essential for the post will be followed up.

CONTRACTUAL REQUIREMENT TO OBTAIN A QUALIFICATION

If you are required toobtain a qualification as a contractual requirement, the College reviews its CPD budget on an annual basis regarding availability of funds, and cannot therefore guarantee that newly appointed staff will receive either part or full funding for the course fees. However, student loan facilities are available.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES

Candidates with a disability should contact the HR Department before interview if they require any adjustments to be made for the interview and/or selection tests.

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT IT IS NOT SUFFICIENT TO MERELY REPEAT WHAT IS IN THE SPECIFICATION – YOU MUST SHOW HOW YOU MEET EACH REQUIREMENT. YOU MUST ALSO PROVIDE DETAILS UNDER ‘PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT’ WHICH MUST INCLUDE ALL EMPLOYMENT UNDERTAKEN SINCE LEAVING FULL TIME EDUCATION.

Completed application forms should be submitted by 13 August 2024 via our website at www.howcollege.ac.uk

AIMS AND PURPOSES OF THE JOB

The post is to strengthen the engineering team and supervise the day to day running of the Engineering workshops.

KEY ROLES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Assisting and maintaining the day-to-day operations within the general and engineering workshops.
• Cleaning, servicing, repair and routine maintenance of relevant workshop equipment.
• Maintenance of safety equipment and procedures.
• Assisting teaching staff by, in particular, the design and manufacture of teaching aids and demonstration techniques, as required.
• Assisting in tasks relating to the running of the relevant Directorate workshops including the monitoring of stock levels and re-ordering of materials for the relevant areas.
• The supervision of training as required.
• Setting up (and safe return) of workshop equipment to support investigating, demonstrations, tests, examinations and practical work.
• Assisting with student’s projects.
• Preparation and transportation of instruments, materials, tools and equipment.
• The organisation and maintenance of such documentation and records of work commensurate with the above.
• To assist other technicians allied to the engineering workshop areas regarding routine maintenance duties relevant to trade experience.
• To comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Regulations regarding him/her and others affected by his/her work.
• Attend parents’ evenings, open days and other functions.
• Relevant duties in connection with the safe maintenance of college buildings, installations and equipment in conjunction with college maintenance staff, as required.