Catering Technician (0.5FTE) in Bradford

Are you an experienced service‑industry professional looking to take your skills in a new and rewarding direction? We’re seeking a passionate and hands‑on Catering Technician to join our Catering & Hospitality team, where you’ll play a key role in shaping the next generation of industry talent. This is a fantastic opportunity to step away from the pressures of service while still working in a dynamic kitchen environment—supporting practical sessions, sharing your expertise, and maintaining high professional standards across our training kitchens and restaurant facilities. If you’re organised, proactive, and committed to excellence, we’d love to hear from you. This is a part‑time role working 18.5 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Day‑to‑day proactive management of the HR system (PeopleXD) and support the Learning Management System (LMS) platforms + other systems as required.
• Assist with the delivery of key HR projects and implementation of systems.
• Ongoing maintenance of the systems to ensure the data within the HR and other related systems is kept up to date and ‘clean’.
• Be the first point of contact for HR systems queries across the college.
• Maintaining system(s), analysing data, ensuring data integrity and running queries.
• Create and manage both regular and ad hoc reports, providing a narrative on trends and reasons.
• Deliver training and technical support to the HR team in conjunction with the IT Systems Trainer.
• Develop and implement new processes and systems for efficient HR management.
• Optimise HRIS processes, integrating new software and performing diagnostic tests.
• Map out process flows and document accordingly.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with a wide range of people at all levels within the organisation.

The Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will be a learner and quality‑focused with a commitment to our vision of working together to transform lives. You should be able to contribute to our journey to Outstanding, creating a positive working and study environment, and equity, diversity & inclusion should be embedded within your core values. As part of the hiring process, candidates may be required to complete a psychometric test, which will provide valuable insight into your potential fit within Bradford College.

Education & Training

• GCSE 4 – 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in Maths, or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability, and then, if appointed, achieve within an agreed timescale.
• GCSE 4 – 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in English, or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability, and then, if appointed, achieve within an agreed timescale.

Experience

• Recent industrial or commercial experience in an area appropriate to the job specification.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge to successfully manage the operation of general technician duties required.

For an informal discussion about the role, please email recruit@bradfordcollege.ac.uk. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, depending on the level of interest and number of applications, so early application is advised. Please note that if you are successful and accept a role, any other ongoing applications for other roles with us will be withdrawn automatically.

Benefits of Working at Bradford College

• Generous annual leave entitlement – equivalent to 30 days of holidays, plus bank holidays.
• Additional college closure days, including a 2‑week Christmas closure.
• West Yorkshire Pension Scheme, with a generous 18% employer contribution.
• Annual salary reviews.
• Career progression opportunities – 54% of all vacancies are filled internally.
• Free sports and gym facilities.
• Free wellbeing initiatives and access to our exclusive staff indoor and outdoor wellbeing space.
• Confidential employee assistance service and on‑site mental health first aiders.
• Access to Bradford College benefits hub, offering retail, travel, leisure and dining discounts and cashback.
• Discounts on greener travel – cycle‑to‑work scheme & local MetroCard and Northern Rail discounts.
• Access to hair and beauty treatments in our student‑led Signature Spa.
• On‑site dining facilities, including our award‑winning Grove restaurant.
• A host of training development opportunities.
• Fantastic campus facilities, a short walk to public transport links in the heart of the City of Culture 2025.
• The opportunity to work for an organisation that is truly committed to creating a better future for all through education and training.

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, employment references, health screening and social media search. 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 with children and vulnerable adults.