Senior Technician, Perth Grammar School - PKC12504

Perth and Kinross Council; Perth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job description

Location: Perth Grammar School Gowans Terrace Perth, PH1 5AZ

Salary: £35,588 - £39,248 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 36 hours per week

Main Purpose of the Role

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of something meaningful. It's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.

We currently have the following opportunity:

We have a great opportunity to join the Business Support Team at Perth Grammar School as a Senior Technician.

As a Senior Technician you will be responsible for the preparation of resources and maintenance of equipment. You will participate in ensuring Health & Safety regulations are being adhered to across the school.

Key Responsibilities

• Line manage the Technician and General Assistant.
• Adhere to the Council’s Health & Safety and COSHH regulations.
• Conduct and review risk assessments in collaboration with Principal Teachers.
• Support all practical faculties with resource management, including chemical management and equipment maintenance in Science, cutting and preparing materials (timber, metals and plastics) in Technologies, and food handling in Home Economics.
• Provide technical advice to colleagues.
• Support the Council's IT team with device asset management.
• Support classes and local primary schools with practical lessons as required.
• Work with learners and colleagues every day.

You will have the opportunity to participate in on-the-job training and your continuous development will be encouraged and supported throughout your career with Perth & Kinross Council.

The working days for this role are Monday – Friday with a recommended working pattern of 8:00am to 3:45pm.

Skills & Experience Required

You will work well within a team environment but also be able to work well on your own initiative. Good verbal communication skills and a willingness to participate in any training relevant to the role are essential.

Desirable qualifications include:

• Knowledge and experience of working within a science/technical environment.
• SVQ Level 3 or SCQF Level 6 in a science or equivalent qualification.
• Familiarity with COSHH regulations and safe handling of chemicals.

You must be adaptable and willing to be involved in school community life, demonstrating core values of pride, respect, and ambition.

If this sounds like you and you want to support learning and teaching at Perth Grammar School, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits

• 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day.

We recognize the benefits of flexible working and, where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager if this is of interest to you. A healthy work-life balance is important to us, and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and encourage you to get in touch with Scott Jewell, Business Manager by email at [e-mail] to find out more.

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External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses, one of which must be your current or most recent employer.

We welcome applications from everyone. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager or the Recruitment Team on [phone] or [e-mail] to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.

Diversity is important to us. We welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements, including former armed forces personnel/reservists, as many skills acquired during military careers can be transferred directly into local government roles.

Working with children and/or protected adults is regulated work. Under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007, you will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.

If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 10 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.

A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above-mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications, and fitness to undertake the post.