Location: Sandwell College, West Bromwich
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £20,972 - £22,330 per annum
Sandwell College is a fantastic leading organisation. We are a large, successful, richly diverse and growing college based on the outskirts of Birmingham. We have achieved significant success over recent years and we have further, big ambitions for the future with just over 7,000 students currently studying with us.
We offer competitive pay and excellent rewards including:
- Excellent annual leave (35 days plus bank holiday allowance)
- Competitive pension scheme
- A variety of health and wellbeing programmes
- Discounted gym membership
- Progressive career development and training with regular ‘Appreciation Days’
As the ‘Further Education College of the year 2019’, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Mechanical Engineering Technician to join us on a full-time permanent basis, reporting into the Head of Engineering.
We are looking for someone to provide technician support to the department and related trades, including maintaining tools, equipment and workshops. You’ll be asked to maintain all internal and external areas in a clean and tidy condition. You’ll also be maintaining the stores and distribute tools to students and ensure their safe correct return along with preparing materials for the use by students.
To be considered for this role you will have experience of working in the Industry along with familiarity of working within an educational establishment. You’ll need experience of working with Industry related machinery. Hold a valid First Aid at Work Certificate and a relevant qualification to NVQ 2/3. Finally, you’ll need to be confident communicator, able to interact professionally with a range of stakeholders including school children, academic staff and employers
To view the full job description, please click see the attached document.
Closing date is 25 April 2024. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised date.
Interviews: First stage interviews will take place in April/May 2024.
*Please note previous applicants need not apply*
Sandwell College is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications form all.