Salary: £19,498 – £21,179 (per annum)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Ellesmere Port

We are seeking a Technician in Building Services to join our team, the role will be based at our Ellesmere Port Campus.

This is an excellent opportunity for an innovative and inspiring Technician to support in the provision of a quality support service for learners, visitors, customers and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• To prepare sessions, workshop equipment and materials within the Building Services (Electrical, Brickwork, Carpentry, Joinery) curriculum area;
• To provide technical support within the Building Services department;
• Develop and construct activities for use in practical sessions;
• Assist in practical classes, carrying out demonstrations and trialling practical activities;
• Maintain materials and equipment in the area; and
• Carry out risk assessments for technical activities.

Key Person Specification Requirements:

• Level 2 (or equivalent) in relevant discipline;
• GCSE Grade C (4/5) Maths and English;
• IOSH qualification (or equivalent) or willingness to work towards;
• Valid first aid certificate or willingness to work towards; 
• Proven experience of working in a Building Services (Electrical, Brickwork, Carpentry, Joinery) environment;
• Excellent organisational skills; and
• Enhanced DBS check.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further details.

If you’re interested in this new opportunity, you can apply by sending a completed application form to recruitment@ccsw.ac.uk by 9am on 17 April 2023.

The selection process will take place in week commencing 1 May 2023.

Benefits:

• Access to world-class facilities;
• Extensive upskilling and professional development opportunities;
• Competitive salary;
• Pension scheme;
• 35 days holiday (plus bank holidays);
• College ‘Count Me In’ social platform;
• Onsite fitness and childcare facilities;
• Employee Benefit Platform;
• Onsite Costa, café, shop, restaurants, hair and beauty salon; and
• Free onsite parking

If you wish to discuss any aspects of the role prior to making an application, then please email recruitment@ccsw.ac.uk where arrangements will be made for a discussion with the Employer Engagement and Relationship Manager.  

Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure.

About Us

Cheshire College – South & West is the largest provider of post-16 education in the region, offering exciting opportunities to over 11,000 learners and 1,000 Apprentices, who all have access to world-class facilities as a result of a £120m investment in the latest technology and real working environments, at modern Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester.  

Cheshire College is a dynamic, high quality and financially robust College, which provides learners with the skills, experience and qualifications that will prepare them for their future career or higher-level study, encouraging them to become confident individuals who will make valuable contributions to businesses and the local economy.  

There is a fantastic atmosphere at our three Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester, providing an environment to get involved in exciting activities and an opportunities for learners to make new friends.  

Ellesmere Port Campus

Our impressive facilities are the perfect place for learners to meet new friends and be immersed in an environment that is ideal for learning. As well as our modern classrooms, the Ellesmere Port Campus boasts:

• Award-winning restaurant, The Academy; 
• Mock aircraft cabin; 
• Fitness gym; 
• Hair, beauty and barbering salons;  
• Motor Vehicle Workshop with seven vehicle ramps; and 
• Strong links with local Employers such as Vauxhall Motors, SP Energy Networks to ensure

       learners have access to work placements and industry professionals; 

• Professional Centre Stage theatre and engineering and construction workshops. 

Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure.