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Technician - Engineering (LUM57/1295)

Luminate Education Group

About the Role

We are seeking a Technician to join our Engineering Department.

The School of Engineering gears up the next generation of engineers with passionate experts developing students’ practical skills. We focus on covering multiple aspects of each specialism, health and safety knowledge, as well as engineering principles, giving our students an advantage over competitors.

Our engineering department facilities are second to none. These include mechanical engineering, electronic engineering, and fabrication and welding.

What You Will Do

  • Oversee the technical aspects of the milling, turning, CNC, welding booths, cutting and fabrication.
  • Produce and organise materials to facilitate the classes.
  • Maintain H&S of the area.
  • Maintain orders, stock and risk assessments.
  • Maintain regular checks of machinery and tools and servicing contracts.
  • Research for optimum suppliers and developments in the machinery for upgrades.
  • Stock control.
  • Ensure the workshop areas are clean and up to required standards following H&S practices.
  • Liaise with H&S team for reviews and checks.
  • Support teaching staff in workshop delivery for periods of time.

About You

  • You will need to be enthusiastic and keen to develop the next generation of engineers.
  • It is advantageous if you have some IT skills and also experience of basic current engineering knowledge.
  • Be willing to up-skill and be part of the development of the workshop to make sure that the learners have the most up to date experience.
  • Experience of engaging with students in a learning environment.

Benefits

There are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:

  • Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you'll get at least 27 days holiday plus bank holidays and up to 5 discretionary closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff).
    • Support Staff 27 days (increasing to 32 days after 5 years service)
    • Academic 37 days
    • Senior Management 37 days
  • Generous Pension schemes
    • Teachers’ Pension Scheme 
    • Local Government Pension Scheme 
  • Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card). 
  • Travel and commuting - discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
  • Learning and development opportunities -  including staff development days
  • Employee wellbeing initiatives
  • Flexible and hybrid working opportunities - this will vary depending on role requirements

About Us

Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally. 

We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City College’s values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does.

We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.

Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.

SAFEGUARDING

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. We continually assess and improve our practices to ensure that every individual, regardless of background, has an equal chance to succeed. By championing EDI, we aim to create a workforce that reflects the richness of our communities and drives innovation through diverse perspectives. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.

Location: Leeds
Salary: £24,938 to £27,166 per annum.
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 25th September 2024
Closes: 8th October 2024
Job Ref: LUM57/1295
 
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