Workshop Technician (Construction)

Are you looking for a rewarding career in education? Join our outstanding Construction team at Grŵp Llandrillo Menai as a Workshop Technician, Building Services on the Rhyl Campus. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with previous experience in a technician role or for a skilled labourer/tradesperson looking to apply their industry knowledge in an educational setting.

The Role

This is a practical, varied role where you will work closely with teaching staff and learners to ensure a safe, effective, and organised workshop environment. You will play a vital part in supporting the next generation of tradespeople through demonstrations, instruction, and supervision. Please note this is a Term Time post, temporary for 2 years.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement Health and Safety measures within the workshop, ensuring full compliance.
• Prepare and maintain equipment, tools, and materials for lessons and demonstrations.
• Set up rigs and training areas under the guidance of lecturers.
• Assist with practical assessments, student observations, and technical demonstrations.
• Manage stock levels, place orders, and maintain accurate inventories.
• Collaborate with other Technicians to ensure all facilities remain in excellent condition.

Job Description

• Make orders with approved suppliers and receive, store, monitor and coordinate all stock materials, ensuring stock levels are maintained within budget for all workshops allocated to this role.
• Ensure orders are correct and meet the quality requirements of the department.
• Help and advise learners in the selection of suitable components and items in preparation for assessments, projects, and competitions.
• Isolate or quarantine faulty or damaged equipment and arrange for repairs.
• Check the operation and safety of equipment before commissioning.
• Commission the equipment and inform staff and learners that it meets the required regulatory standards.
• Prepare materials, equipment, and resources for learners’ usage as requested by Tutors, Lecturers, and Instructors.
• Work closely with employers to develop industry-specific training rigs as required.
• Support Tutors, Lecturers, and Instructors in the preparation of ‘learning rigs’.
• Ensure workshops, tools, equipment, and materials comply with all safety requirements and conduct regular Risk Assessments.
• Liaise with relevant staff regarding reporting and recording of workshop incidents and general H&S good practice advice.
• Assume responsibility for security of all workshop areas allocated to this role.
• Prepare assessment areas and equipment for student assessment as required.
• Dismantle practical exercises and salvage material for re-use.
• Carry out routine servicing and maintenance of all portable power and static machines, ensuring effective use at all times.
• Maintain up-to-date stock records of tools, equipment, and consumables and order new as required.
• Maintain documentation regarding workshop practices, including Health & Safety and risk assessments.
• Maintain good housekeeping practice within your areas of responsibility.
• Work with other staff to ensure student discipline is maintained.
• Take part in meetings, staff development, and other staff events as requested.
• Supervise the daily schedule of apprentice technicians to support them in achieving their required competencies.
• Liaise with the Programme Manager regarding the implementation and monitoring practices of equipment within workshops.
• Perform workshop risk assessments for any new equipment and changing workshop usage.
• Perform any other duties reasonably requested by the Programme Area Manager.

This job description provides a summary of the main duties and responsibilities of the post and will be subject to periodic review which may lead to revisions in light of the operational requirements of the Grŵp.