Technician – Motor Vehicle and Electrical
| Posting date: | 24 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £24,685 to £26,417 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 May 2024 |
| Location: | Isleworth, West London |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | West Thames College |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
West Thames College is one of the most exciting and successful colleges of further and higher education in London and our vibrant campuses in Isleworth and Feltham have some of the best facilities in the country.
We have a reputation for giving excellent support to our diverse student population. Staff are well supported within a culture of continuous professional development and are encouraged to take on new and more senior roles within the college. Facilities across our campuses in Isleworth and Feltham are state-of-the art with good public transport links and free staff parking.
We are a values-based and highly inclusive college, serving a vibrant and diverse area, and making a positive contribution to wider social and economic agendas. We offer courses from pre-entry through to Higher Education, Apprenticeship and Traineeship programmes to meet the skills needs of our students aged 14 upwards.
At West Thames College we are committed to safeguarding our students. The safety of students continues to be a primary focus. We practice safe staff recruitment and check the suitability of staff and volunteers that work with young students or vulnerable adults. Please note that it is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
The purpose of the post is:
to support teachers and students in practical workshops and learning environments, this will include demonstrating the use of equipment and safe practice in a workshop environment. To supervise groups of students in specialist facilities and practical workshops as part of Independent Learning.
Full details of the post can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Please study the items in this person specification carefully and when completing your application form try to describe your knowledge, skills and experience in terms of those particular items:
1. Possess relevant qualifications and/or relevant experience, in a range of Electrical Installation and Motor Vehicle tasks including Electric Vehicles is desirable, or be willing to undergo training in working with Electric Vehicles.
2. Have or be working towards an Award in Education and Training L3 course
3. The ability to provide practical support to teachers and students in a practical Electrical Installation and Motor Vehicle workshops
4. Be able to operate in a physically demanding environment.
5. Be willing to undertake training and development as required within the role.
6. Possess appropriate IT skills relevant to the post, or be willing to undertake training.
7. Possess good communication skills and team working skills
8. Good organisational and administration skills.
9. Have the patience, understanding and confidence to guide and help manage young people in practical workshop settings.
10. The ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team.
11. Effectively contribute towards health and safety within the workshop environment
12. Have an awareness and understanding of equal opportunities.
We have a reputation for giving excellent support to our diverse student population. Staff are well supported within a culture of continuous professional development and are encouraged to take on new and more senior roles within the college. Facilities across our campuses in Isleworth and Feltham are state-of-the art with good public transport links and free staff parking.
We are a values-based and highly inclusive college, serving a vibrant and diverse area, and making a positive contribution to wider social and economic agendas. We offer courses from pre-entry through to Higher Education, Apprenticeship and Traineeship programmes to meet the skills needs of our students aged 14 upwards.
At West Thames College we are committed to safeguarding our students. The safety of students continues to be a primary focus. We practice safe staff recruitment and check the suitability of staff and volunteers that work with young students or vulnerable adults. Please note that it is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
The purpose of the post is:
to support teachers and students in practical workshops and learning environments, this will include demonstrating the use of equipment and safe practice in a workshop environment. To supervise groups of students in specialist facilities and practical workshops as part of Independent Learning.
Full details of the post can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Please study the items in this person specification carefully and when completing your application form try to describe your knowledge, skills and experience in terms of those particular items:
1. Possess relevant qualifications and/or relevant experience, in a range of Electrical Installation and Motor Vehicle tasks including Electric Vehicles is desirable, or be willing to undergo training in working with Electric Vehicles.
2. Have or be working towards an Award in Education and Training L3 course
3. The ability to provide practical support to teachers and students in a practical Electrical Installation and Motor Vehicle workshops
4. Be able to operate in a physically demanding environment.
5. Be willing to undertake training and development as required within the role.
6. Possess appropriate IT skills relevant to the post, or be willing to undertake training.
7. Possess good communication skills and team working skills
8. Good organisational and administration skills.
9. Have the patience, understanding and confidence to guide and help manage young people in practical workshop settings.
10. The ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team.
11. Effectively contribute towards health and safety within the workshop environment
12. Have an awareness and understanding of equal opportunities.
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