Land Based Technician with Countryside and Fisheries Specialism

Package Peoples Pension
Contractual hours 39

We have a great opportunity based at our Shuttleworth campus for a Land Based Technician to become a key member of our Land and Environment department.

As a Land Based Technician, you will play a pivotal role in the success of our students through:

  • Overseeing all practical areas across the countryside and fisheries provision with responsibility for health and safety and resource management.
  • Providing technical support in workshop, classroom and practical working areas, with a specific focus on managing and developing the fish farm and aquaculture facilities and supporting estate skills practical sessions.
  • Setting up, maintain and care for land based resources and facilities in particular those in the countryside and fisheries provision.

Our ideal candidates will have recent successful practical experience in vocational area and knowledge of current industry practices, alongside the following qualifications:

  • Level 3 qualification in fisheries / countryside
  • English and Maths or similar at GCSE grade A-C or equivalent

Further details of the essential criteria for the post can be located within the Job Description.

About Us

The Bedford College Group aims to deliver world-class skills and education to the communities we serve. The Bedford College Group is comprised of Bedford College, Shuttleworth College, The Bedford Sixth Form, Tresham College and the National College of Motorsport.

Contract Type – Bedford College Professional Services Ltd (BCPS Ltd)

39 hours per week (1.0 FTE) / 52 weeks per year

273 hours holiday per annum

An Enhanced DBS check will be required and you will be required to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings, which would not be filtered in line with current guidance.

Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.