Science Technician

£8,933 - £9,065 per annum (pro rated salary)

£17,910- £18,174per annum(full time equivalent salary)

22 hours per week

Working 35.67 weeks per year to be paid for 42.74 weeks (to include annual leave accrual)

The Trafford College Group (TCG) has an opportunity for an experienced Science Technician to support our learners to progress through provision of a technical support service to the curriculum area and contributing to the effective operation of the curriculum’s activities.

The Job:

You will be responsible for preparing equipment and materials for practical classes, demonstrations and exam projects. Additionally, you will maintain, repair and rebuild tools and equipment, issue materials and equipment to staff and students and ensure good housekeeping of classrooms and learning and storage areas. As part of your duties, you will provide support to lecturers during laboratory experiments, as well as being required to adhere to health and safety procedures and systems ensuring compliance with Health and Safety legislation.

About you:

In order to be successful in this role you must have numeracy and literacy skills at level 2 or be prepared to work towards them, a technical qualification and relevant experience to at least level 3 in Science, and be a qualified First Aider and COSHH certified, or be prepared to undertake the training.

If you are passionate about supporting learners to achieve then there has never been a better time to join Trafford College Group.

Trafford College Group:

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Benefits

28 days annual leave Pro Rata. In addition you are entitled to Bank and Public Holidays (PRO RATA) normally observed in England and Wales.

Generous contributory company pension scheme

Childcare discounts

Onsite Starbucks

Employee Assistance Programme

Continuous Professional Development

Free Parking

Staff at Trafford College Group go above and beyond to ensure that our students get the best possible teaching and support to enable them to reach their ambitions. We expect the very highest standards for all of our students, and this is evidenced year after year by our achievement and progression outcomes, if you’d like to join our team, we’d love to hear from you!

Closing date for receipt of applications: 11th of February 2022

The Trafford College Group promotes, celebrates and values diversity and is committed to promoting equality for all. As part of our commitment to being a Disability Confident Employer, all disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements of the job, as set out in the job description and person specification, will be guaranteed an interview.

The Trafford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. Employment at the Trafford College Group is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service and any post in regulated activity will also be subject to an additional barred list check. The Group will meet the costs associated with this.