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Instructor Technician in Plumbing

Job Ref: BS 1205 - Please note we do not accept CVs, download the LMC application form | Applications Close: 13 Apr 2021, 23:59
icon_wallet£19,921 per annum, Support scale, Fixed Point 21
icon_calendarFull-Time Full Year Support Contract
icon_mappinLancaster & Morecambe College
icon_clock 37 hours per week
icon_piechartEnergy, Engineering and Construction
icon_holiday28* days + Bank Holidays and College closure days pro rata *2 days to be taken on identified dates during the Christmas closure period as notified on the College calendar. Annual Leave must be taken in non-term-time periods
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Job Description

Working in our state-of-the-art Construction centre at Lancaster & Morecambe College you will join a friendly and supportive team, as an Instructor Technician in Plumbing, undertaking a range of duties to ensure the smooth running of the department. This will include providing technical support, equipment and workshop maintenance and supporting learning through the delivery of practical sessions.

You will have NVQ Level 2/3 qualification in Plumbing; substantial experience in the industry, including high standards of health and safety; and a keen interest in the development of skills in the workforce of tomorrow.  

Benefits include defined benefits pension scheme, generous leave entitlement, opportunities for continuing professional development and good staff support services. If you have problems completing the application online, please email personnel@lmc.ac.uk and request an electronic application form in Word to submit via email. 

All posts are subject to a DBS Disclosure in line with our policy of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners.

Job Title INSTRUCTOR TECHNICIAN IN PLUMBING
Salary Range Support scale, Fixed Point 21
£19,921 per annum
Programme Area

Energy, Engineering & Construction

Hours per Week 37
Terms of Employment Full-Time Full Year Support Contract 
Annual Leave Entitlement 28* Days pro rata + Bank Holiday entitlement and College Closure Days *2 days to be taken on identified dates during the Christmas closure period as notified on the College calendar
Responsible to Programme Area Manager 

Please note we do not accept CVs, download the LMC application form

Key Tasks / Responsibilities

Job Purpose:      

  • To provide technical support, including equipment and workshop maintenance, to maintain a safe environment which is ready to support learning activities.  

  • To support learning through the delivery of practical sessions focussed on the consolidation and assessment of technical skills.

  • To maintain workshops to a high industry standard and comply with HSE and College Health & Safety policy and procedures.

  • The College is seeking a specialist Plumbing Instructor and maintenance Technician to join a team of Instructor Technicians in Construction and Engineering.  The successful candidate will also be required to undertake suitable duties in any part of the College and its annexes and within other related trades when necessary.

Key Tasks / Responsibilities:

  1. Take full responsibility for workshops in own area, supervising at all times to enable open workshop availability for learners on directed study outside timetabled classes.  

  2. Assist in the supervision/instruction of trainees working in the workshops, including covering practical sessions and instructing high quality learning experiences for learners to develop their technical skills in line with the Scheme of Learning prepared by the tutor. 

  3. Have knowledge of, understand and implement all regulations controlling health and safety in the plumbing industry, acting as a suitable role model for high standards of legal compliance, ensuring that all relevant legislation and the College’s own health and safety requirements are adhered to by learners and staff at all times.

  4. Have nominated responsibility for the supervision and maintenance of specified areas including the preparation of workshops and classrooms for use by staff and students.

  5. Provide support to staff and students in workshops and classrooms as required and provide learning materials as appropriate.  

  6. Prepare materials and equipment and machinery for use by staff and students in workshops and classrooms including teaching aids and visual aids, where appropriate.

  7. Complete formal equipment checks and risk assessments including any records to maintain equipment to a safe standard, undertaking minor repairs and refurbishment of equipment in line with Operational Safety Group practice. 

  8. Issue consumables and resources to staff and students in accordance with departmental policy and practices.

  9. Maintain an efficient stock control system, including ordering and receipting stock, ensuring adequate supplies of consumables and materials are available for use by staff and students and accurate financial records are maintained.

  10. Undertake rigorous general maintenance and housekeeping of workshops, classrooms and storerooms to a high standard, including systematic in-depth cleaning and maintenance during non term-time periods. Ensure equipment and system checks are properly recorded for audit.

  11. Provide a high quality, professional image and environment as directed by the Programme Area Manager Energy, Engineering & Construction, always striving to achieve consistently high quality technical and practical support. 

  12. If and when qualified, depending on the needs of the department, be prepared to undertake formal assessments of students’ competencies in workshop tasks, and/or Internal Verification of formal assessment.

  13.  Provide support in other areas of the college when required, including working with the Estates team during non-term-time periods on site maintenance and refurbishment projects. 

  14. Others duties commensurate with the grade of post as required.

Please note we do not accept CVs, download the LMC application form

College Responsibilites

  • Contribute to the quality improvement process;
  • Work within health and safety guidelines and be aware of your responsibilities for health and safety;
  • Adhere to College policies and procedures;
  • Promote and safeguard the welfare of young persons and vulnerable adults;
  • Value diversity and promote equality and diversity;
  • Promote College sustainability policies and strategies;
  • Undertake professional development to ensure skills and qualifications are up to date;
  • Participate in meetings and events as required;
  • Work co-operatively with colleagues and show commitment to the College and its mission;
  • Adhere to College Support (customer service) Standards;
  • Adhere to the College Values:
    High Expectations;
    Driving Success;
    Positive Impact;
    Welcoming Community;
    Productive Collaboration

Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate: This post is subject to a standard DBS Disclosure.

Please note we do not accept CVs, download the LMC application form

Skills & Experience Required

Experience 

Essential - Measured by application form and interview

  • Minimum 3 years’ industrial experience in Plumbing (required to undertake assessment or IV tasks) and the general construction industry
  • Experience of working with young people

Desirable - Measured by application form and interview

  • Experience of working as a technician in an education environment or similar
  • Operation of Fork Lift vehicles
  • Demonstration of relevant practical skills within a learning environment or with apprentices in the workplace

Qualifications

Essential - Measured by application form and certificates

  • A minimum Level 2/3 NVQ qualification in Plumbing
  • GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent Level 2 qualification (or within specified timescale)
  • Basic in-house teaching/instructing course or qualification as required (within agreed timeframe) 
  • First Aid qualification (within agreed timeframe)  

Desirable - Measured by application form and certificates

  • A current Fork Lift licence (or willing to undertake)
  • Relevant Health & Safety qualification
  • Levels 3 & 4 Training Assessment and Quality Assurance Award (or within agreed timeframe)

Skills / Abilities

Essential - Measured by application form and interview

  • High standard of plumbing skills
  • Team player with good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Computer literate
  • Able to use a wide range of specific plumbing tools and machinery to a professional standard 
  • Able to set up and change tooling on machinery
  • Adherence to health & safety responsibilities and standards in a workshop environment
  • Ability to maintain a clean and tidy workplace at all times 
  • Ability to act as a professional role model to young people as they prepare for work

Desirable - Measured by application form and interview

  • Skills in other allied trade areas 

Personal

Essential - Measured by presentation and interview 

  • Suitable to work with young people and vulnerable adults
  • An understanding of the needs of students with learning difficulties or disabilities
  • A positive and flexible approach  

Desirable - Measured bypresentation and interview

  • A current driving licence   

Please note we do not accept CVs, download the LMC application form

Staff Benefits & College Facilities

Valued as a significant local employer, we work hard to provide a supportive, productive and fulfilling working environment for our staff. In addition to a friendly team culture and a range of excellent on-site facilities, we offer:

  • Relevant staff training and development and good progression opportunities
  • Defined Benefit Pension Schemes for all staff (Local Government and Teachers' Pensions Schemes)
  • Generous leave entitlement
  • A range of family-friendly and other supportive HR policies
  • FREE College gym membership
  • Dedicated Occupational Health
  • On site The Salon, Restaurant and catering facilities
  • Bring your dog to work to be walked, fed and cared for at Doggy Daycare
  • FREE parking

Please note we do not accept CVs, download the LMC application form

Apply For this Position

Please download the application form here and email the completed form and a covering letter to jobs@lmc.ac.uk

We will process your form once received. Please note that sending a CV will not be accepted or processed.

Thank you.