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27 days annual leave (plus public holidays)
Free on-site parking
Retail and leisure discounts

We are looking for a Technician to join our Construction and Building Services department at our Wellingborough campus. As a Technician, you will play a pivotal role in the success of our students through:

• Providing support and assistance to Lecturers and trainers in workshop areas, focussed on Brickwork, Carpentry, Plumbing and Electrical
• Maintaining workshop facilities and ensuring serviceability and security of tools and equipment, and ensuring Health and Safety requirements are met.

You will have experience of safe working practices, particularly in connection with wet trades and knowledge of wider Construction industry trades and current practices.

• Experience of working in Carpentry, Brickwork, Building Services or the building trade in general
• Willingness to work towards and achieve First Aid Qualification if not already held.
• Willingness to work towards and achieve a fork lift licence.

• Student centred – At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Educational excellence – We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.
• Teamwork – We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Continuous improvement – We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on best practice and learning from others.
• Caring – We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage and support each other.
• Inclusive – We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.

The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.

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, Central Bedfordshire College, The Bedford and Corby Sixth Forms, Tresham College and the National College of Motorsport.

Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.