Technician - Mechanical Engineering 0.4 FTE

We believe that every person has a chance to be the best they can be for themselves and the best they can be for others. Bridgend College offers you a unique opportunity to work within an environment where you can educate and inspire the next generation and lead them to be all they can be. 

Job purpose: To support the delivery team, prepare materials and teaching resources and to maintain workshops, equipment and resources in order to assist in the delivery of efficient and effective training.  

You will maintain and keep secure all systems, tools, equipment, instruments and teaching aids to ensure efficient functioning of Learning programmes. This also involves cleaning, setting up and maintaining workshops, laboratories and classrooms for a range of class work, demonstrations, experimental work and practical exercises for a wide range of courses.

The ideal candidate will be educated to a minimum of a Level 3 standard and recognised (indentured) apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering. You will also possess a good range of general machine workshop skills, including maintenance and repair of a range of machinery. With excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to a wide and diverse student population you will be passionate about motivating all learners.

For further information, please view the job information pack. 

Bridgend College recognises its responsibility to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students.  We apply a rigorous process of checking the suitability of staff and volunteers to work with children and vulnerable adults. The above post is subject to a satisfactory/enhanced DBS disclosure for child and adult workforce and registration as a FE Learning Support Worker with the Education Workforce Council. 

Bridgend College understands the value of providing services in Welsh and the need to grow its bilingual workforce. We therefore encourage applications from candidates who are able to demonstrate good Welsh language skills. Please specify in your personal statement whether you would prefer to have your assessment/interview conducted in Welsh.

We are actively seeking to improve representation from all sections of the community and promoting equality of opportunity.  We welcome applications from everyone, including people from different backgrounds and communities, and of different ages. 

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and we guarantee to interview anyone with a disability if their application meets the essential criteria for the post, and consider them on their abilities. We can also offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. 

Please note there may be a requirement for a second stage interview or assess.

For further information about the role please visit the vacancies section of our website via the apply link.