Job Description

Salary

24,626.00

Contractual hours

36.5

Basis

Full Time - All Year

Region

Full Time

Package

On Site Gym
Free Parking
Local Government Pension Scheme

Job category/type

Support Staff

Date posted

09/10/2025

Job reference

REQ001730

Job Title:

Advanced Technician - Electrical Installation

Job Ref No:

1730

Contract type:

Permanent

Hours per week

: Full Time - 36 hours per week

Band:

C

T&Cs:

Business Support

Salary:

24,626

Location:

Bordesley GreenPost-holders can be required to work at any College Centre

Responsible to:

Head of School

Closing Date:

23rd October 2025

Interview Date:

3rd November 2025

DBS Check: Enhanced DBS check/certificate required

We are currently recruiting for a workshop technician within our Technical and Construction Faculty in School 1.8 Electrical Installation.

Aims of Job/Job Purpose

The main responsibility of this role is to support in the day-to-day effective running of the workshops as directed.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

To keep workshop clean and tidy and ensure standards of hygiene are met and maintained

To assist lecturers in all practical classes, in a supervisory/teaching capacity

Be responsible for equipment, first aid requisites, fitting and consumables

Log all tools and equipment in and out of tool stores

To repair and maintain machines and tooling

Keep inventory and stock of all tools, machines and fitting

To check that all equipment is in a safe working order at all times

Liaise with Head of School and Lecturers in ordering tools, fittings, consumables and keep accurate budgetary records

Develop work areas and rigs for students use

Maintain rigs and work areas

Plan and progress a series of jobs, keeping the line manager informed of activity

Attend and contribute to the section meetings

Prepare materials for classes as requested by teaching staff

Work in other trade areas for the effective support of students and cover for absent colleagues, this could involve supporting/cover of teaching staff as/when required at times of staff shortage/sickness

Maintain high standards of health & safety in own work and in the workshop area

Support teaching team with formative and summative assessments

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Comply with internal and external quality standards and contribute to the College's strategic aims.

Comply with college policies and procedures and health and safety regulations.

Support the safeguarding and promotion of students' welfare.

Maintain confidentiality in relation to all College information and to comply with Data Protection Legislation.

Participate in the College's Appraisal scheme and undertake any training as required.

Support and actively participate in the implementation of the College's Equal Opportunity policies.

It is an offence for anyone who is barred from working with children and or vulnerable adults to apply for this position. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check

The for this role has been attached, please refer to this for a more detailed information of this role

About South and City College Birmingham's

We are one of the largest further education providers in the UK, with eight campuses across the city. We are committed to ensuring students have the relevant skills, qualifications and experience for their future, whether that is to seek employment or continue their education.

Our vision is to be recognised as an outstanding educational and economical resource by, providing outstanding education, training that is primarily vocational in response to the needs of the learners, employers and other key stakeholders.

At South and City College Birmingham, equality, diversity and inclusion are integral to who we are and what we do. We are firmly committed to promoting and imbedding the key principles for all within our institution, from our learners to our staff, governors, employers, visitors and contractors.

For further details about the role and how to apply:

Specified in the , please contact the People Services team by email to

peopleservices@sccb.ac.uk

The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks. including, enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.

All applicants will be required to provide a minimum of two suitable references covering a 5-year period.

An online search will also be carried out as part of our due diligence on all shortlisted candidates.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected' so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are employers cannot take them into account.

Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

For further details about the role and how to apply please click onto the "Apply Online" button.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Education/Qualification


Have Level 3 Certificate in the relevant trade area or 5 years relevant industry experience


Application Form/Qualification Certificates


Specialist Knowledge


A trade background in connection with workshop management for specific area


Application Form/

Interview/ References


Experience


12-18 months experience in related field


Application Form/

Interview/References


Skills and Aptitude


Flexible Approach to working

and have the ability to work unsupervised


Application Form/

Interview/References


Personal Attributes/Disposition


Self motivated



Innovative and adaptable to new working practices



Willingness and ability to work as a member of a team, including working cooperatively and supportively with colleagues and managers



Demonstrate engagement in self development and willingness to undertake further development and training as required.


Application Form/

Interview/References


Practical Requirements of the Post


Able to work flexibly across college sites



Able to work outside of the normal working week, with reasonable notice, as and when required and depending on the needs of the service. This may include occasional evening and weekend working.


Interview