**Strictly No Agencies**
1. Purpose of Job
To offer technical and practical support to Senior Lecturer/Lecturer and Instructors within the Area.
2. Principle Accountabilities
2.1 To assist in the organisation and maintenance of the workshops, stores and teaching areas within the area, generally with more specific responsibilities within the workshops.
2.2 To assist in the maintenance of stores, tools and equipment within the Directorate.
2.3 To monitor and maintain stock records as required, issue and receive stores and maintain an acceptable standard of security for the stores.
2.4 To ensure an adequate supply of materials are available to accommodate the practical assessments the students are required to undertake by liaising with the tutors.
2.5 To assist tutor to ensure an adequate supply of materials and working space is maintained at all times.
2.6 To replace, repair and maintain all tools within the area as required. To oversee the tool stores and keep tool records up to date.
2.7 To monitor the machinery performance, to clean, empty, check and maintain the machinery.
2.8 To monitor and check the workshop areas in line with Health & Safety requirements.
2.9 To conform, where required, to the Health and Safety at Work Act, the Electricity at Work Act (portable appliances) and COSHH regulations. This may involve assisting in maintaining data records for the aforementioned legislation.
2.10 To carry out such work, as necessary, to update equipment and stores in line with current trends.
2.11 To comply with all college policies and procedures in particular to those relating to Finance, Personnel, Health & Safety and Equal Opportunities.
2.12 To undertake such work, commensurate with grade and ability, as requested by the management.
2.13 At all times deliver a professional approach in all aspect of work, treating all staff, students and the wider college community with respect.
Child protection is the responsibility of all staff. The College will therefore:
•Encourage and maintain an environment where students feel secure, are encouraged to talk, and are listened to
•Ensure students know that there are staff in the College whom they can approach if they are worried
•Include opportunities in the curriculum for students to develop the skills they need to recognise and stay safe from abuse
•All staff will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding induction and training.