Technician – Wet Trades

Area: Construction Technologies

Job Ref:  18 - 00245

Job Title: Technician – Wet Trades

Salary: GBP 16,866 – GBP 18,354

Contract: Permanent

Location: Ashley Down

About the Role: 

City of Bristol College is seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and proactive Technician to support the delivery of the Wet Trade Construction courses. This position is full time, will be based at the Ashley Down Centre and will provide support to the Bricklaying, Plastering and Painting & Decorating areas.

What you’ll be responsible for/what we are looking for:

The role will involve providing support to teachers in the workshop areas, to enable practical training and assessment to take place, this will include:

- Ensuring tools, equipment and materials are available at specific times across the 3 trade areas

- Ordering and managing material and stock levels in line with the college policies

- Working with the other trade area technicians to ensure workshop facilities are maintained to the expected standards to enable effective teaching and training to take place

- Mixing mortar and plaster ready for students to use

- Moving pallets of bricks and bags of sand and mortar in and out of the workshop areas as and when required on pallet trucks.

We are looking for someone with experience of a similar role or who has possibly worked within construction as a labourer or tradesman and who is confident in working in a fast paced environment, with changing priorities.  

You will also need to be able to build and maintain excellent working relationships with stakeholders, at all levels, internally and externally, as well as other members of College staff and students.

Life at City of Bristol College:

Benefits

City of Bristol College offers:

- a generous holiday entitlement of 26 holiday days (plus bank holidays and 8 closure days)

- membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of 15.5 %

- death in service benefit 3x salary (if a member of the pension scheme)

- cycle to work scheme

- a variety of online shopping discounts and offers

- free car parking at most college sites

- a supportive package of continuous professional development 

- as well as a range of staff support packages 

About the College:

City of Bristol College is one of the City’s largest employers, based at four different sites across the City. We offer a wide range of courses from entry to degree level and cater for learners of all ages and backgrounds. We strive for student achievement through providing the best possible student experience, professional staff and outstanding resources. Our success in this isn’t possible without the commitment, dedication and collaboration of every member of staff. 

If you feel you can demonstrate the dedication, skills and passion required for this role, we look forward to receiving your application.

Please refer to our Job Description, Person Specification and Conditions of Service for more information. 

Closing date: 27 January 2019 (midnight)

Interview date: Wednesday 6 February 2019