Digital Lab Technician
Closing Date: 31/07/2026 | Interview Date: 28/08/2026
Salary: £24,770 - £27,231 (Pro rata salary £21,955 - £24,136 - Incremental progression throughout the band is available.)
Contract Type: Term Time Only - Permanent | Hours per Week: 36 | Location: FutureSkills, Dakota Avenue, Salford, M50 2PU
If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please email HR@salfordcc.ac.uk.
About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a new IT Support Technician within the Digital department at Salford City College. You will be based at our FutureSkills centre for Creative and Digital excellence. Duties will include providing technical support and maintaining the IT infrastructure, hardware, software, and specialist digital resources required to support the delivery of T Level and BTEC programmes. The postholder will work closely with teaching staff, students, and external industry partners to ensure reliable access to technology, digital learning platforms, and industry-standard software used within T Level and BTEC pathways.
Benefits
- Generous Terms and Conditions including 40 days annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays)
- 2:30pm finish on Fridays, free on-site parking and various health and wellbeing resources and benefit schemes including three Staff Wellbeing days per year.
- Automatic enrolment to the Local Government Pension Scheme with employer pension contribution.
- Community involvement opportunities for staff and families.
- Family friendly policies and flexible working arrangements.
- Training and career opportunities for all staff.
- Staff Benefits Package with discounts and savings for supermarkets, petrol, high-street retailers, holidays, cinemas and other leisure.
- Stated purpose: belief in value of education for a successful future.
- Core values: staff and students behave with respect, integrity and kindness.
- 94% of staff are proud to work at the College.
Commitment to Safeguarding
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as part of our safeguarding commitment we undertake DBS checks as part of our pre‑employment procedures on all potential new employees.
Inclusive & Equal Opportunities
The College is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with military experience whose unique skills and perspectives are highly valued.
Recruitment Agencies
We are not utilising the service of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only.
Digital Lab Technician in Eccles employer: Future Skills
Future Skills College is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. With generous terms and conditions, including flexible working options and a comprehensive benefits package, staff can enjoy a healthy work-life balance while contributing to the development of students in the Digital and Cyber Security fields. Located in Salford, the college fosters a strong sense of community, making it an ideal place for those passionate about education and student success.
