Join Colchester Institute – Where Your Career Makes a Difference
At Colchester Institute, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities. As one of the leading providers of education and training in the region, we are proud to offer a dynamic, supportive, and forward-thinking working environment.
We are seeking a Technician to join our team. In this role you will, provide proactive support for high-quality curriculum delivery in Wood Occupations by maintaining safe, fully equipped workshops, preparing materials efficiently, and ensuring tools and resources are ready for teaching. This role underpins excellent learning experiences through teamwork, organisation, and high standards of workshop presentation.
Job title: Technician – Wood Occupations
Full time, Permanent, Colchester Campus
About the role
- Support teaching staff and students across all aspects of the wood occupation curriculum.
- Prepare and organise materials efficiently to ensure lessons run smoothly.
- Maintain clean, safe, and professional workshop spaces.
- Monitor and maintain tools, equipment, and machinery, reporting any faults promptly.
- Adhere to Health & Safety regulations and always promote best practice.
- Keep your professional skills up to date and contribute to continuous improvement.
- Promote and uphold the College’s values, including Safeguarding, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
- Undertake any other related duties as required.
- Practical industrial experience within a Woodrelated trade.
- Experience with working effectively as part of a team.
- Awareness of Health & Safety at Work and related issues.
- Able to use emails and access mandatory training via ILT.
- An understanding of ‘Safeguarding’ and its importance within the College.
Essential Qualifications
- Level 2 Wood Related Trades Qualification
- GCSE’s Maths and English grade 9-4 or above or equivalent.
£27,070.68 to £27,859.52 per year
Permanent – Full-time
Additional Information
Colchester Institute is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We strive to be an Equal Opportunities employer. All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a Criminal Records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Colchester Institute reserves the right to close a vacancy before the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received.
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