Job Description

CVS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

PLEASE EMAIL CAM.WALKER@ENERGYCOASTUTC.CO.UK FOR AN APPLICATION FORM.

This role can be full or part time, and full-year or term-time only for the right candidate

OVERALL PURPOSE OF JOB

To provide effective and efficient general and technical support to staff and students within the engineering and construction department. To be responsible for preparing and maintaining resources within the department. To be responsible for Health and Safety across the UTC (with training where necessary). To be the Data Protection Officer for the UTC, ensuring policy is followed and Data Protection, SAR, ICO, etc regulations are followed and dealt with in a timely manner

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Engineering Technician

To prepare practical resources for classroom teachers of engineering, civil engineering and construction. To advise on availability of equipment, preparing and setting up as required, ensuring that equipment complies with safety standards. To advise teachers, other staff and students on the use of equipment if appropriate. To liaise with and provide support to teaching staff in the preparation of practical resources for lessons when required. To provide advice and practical support to staff and ensure compliance with safe working practices. To maintain level of resources and re-order or purchase resources as necessary in accordance with the UTC financial Handbook. To carry out installation, maintenance and first line repairs of machinery, hand tools, power tools and equipment and if necessary, source and recommend repair or replacement by outside contractors. To be responsible for the day-to-day safety of all department machinery. To undertake reprographic photocopying and printing as required for the department. To assist other departments by offering repair facilities, services, admin support where possible. To use analytical and creative skills to interpret drawings, circuitry information, situations and solve varied problems. To exchange information with teachers and other technicians where necessary. To use hand/eye co-ordination and dexterity in the use of hand tools, machines and heat treatment equipment. To work within recognised procedures but with the ability to use initiative. To respond independently to unexpected problems - will have ready access to line manager for advice and guidance on unusual or difficult problems. To attend lessons if required to support or assist students with practical work (with training). To develop, plan and run sessions for students in a practical setting to promote different areas of engineering or civil engineering

Compliance Manager

Health and Safety Co-ordinator

Have responsibility for Health and Safety across the UTC, manage the Health and Safety portal and report to the Leadership Team and Governors Support the maintenance and development of the UTC's risk register collating the risks present within given areas of the school together with the risk control measures in place to manage these. Support all departments across the UTC to develop good health and safety practices and support the development of appropriate risk assessments. To keep up to date with health and safety requirements. To provide technical advice and support on health and safety issues to teaching and technical staff. To report to the senior leadership team and / or governors any issues which may need referral to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) To provide a Health and Safety report to the senior leadership team and / or governors on a termly basis Liaise with the facilities manager in relation to Health and Safety of facilities and events Responsible for ensuring the Health and Safety Policy is adhered to and updated as required.
Data Protection Officer (DPO)

Responsible for ensuring the school complies with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 and UTC Data Protection Policy. This includes advising on data protection obligations, monitoring compliance, conducting data audits, managing data breaches, and serving as the point of contact for the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) and data subjects. Advise on data protection policies and practices. Monitor compliance through audits and staff training. Oversee the handling of personal data and subject access requests. Manage and report data breaches. Liaise with the ICO and ensure statutory obligations are met. To report to the senior leadership team and / or governors any issues which may need referral to the ICO To provide a Data Protection report to the senior leadership team and / or governors on a termly basis

OTHER SPECIFIC DUTIES

To continue personal professional development as required. To attend staff and other meetings and participate in staff training and development events as required. To actively engage in the performance review process. To understand the implications of the Freedom of Information Act and the Data Protection Act and other legislation to ensure confidentiality of records and information is maintained. To adhere to the UTC's policies and procedures with particular reference to Child Protection, Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety. To understand the safeguarding requirements of the UTC and ensure compliance with the policy. To lead by example and set a professional tone for behaviour, both as a role model and by supporting the culture of mutual respect between students and colleagues. To work within the ethos and aims of the UTC and play a full part in the life of the UTC supporting its distinctive mission and encouraging staff and students to do the same. To support the organisation fire evacuation by being a nominated fire marshal. To carry out such other duties as may reasonably be assigned by SLT, as and when required.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 33,348.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 15/08/2025
Reference ID: TECHNICIAN
Expected start date: 01/09/2025