Technician - Electrical and/or Plumbing

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Role: Technician – Electrical and/or Plumbing

Location: Dunstable

Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £23,557 and £25,849 per annum DOE and Qualifications, 27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, People’s pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time

About The Role

We are currently seeking a Technician in Electrical and/or Plumbing to join our Construction and Building Services department at The Bedford College Group.

As a Technician, you play an important role in the success of our students through:

• Health & Safety Oversight – Ensure the safety of staff, students, equipment, and hazardous materials in workshop environments, including proper storage and COSHH compliance.
• Practical Support – Assist students with hands-on tasks in plumbing and electrical workshops, supporting the assessment process and demonstrating equipment use.
• Lesson Preparation – Prepare resources and equipment for lessons under tutor guidance, and help develop risk assessments for workshop activities.
• Maintenance & Inventory – Service and maintain departmental equipment, manage chemical records, and maintain a clean, safe, and well-stocked environment.
• Operational Flexibility – Support departmental resource needs, process material orders, and perform additional duties as required by the College.

About You

• Qualifications & IT Skills – Level 3 qualification in a science subject and strong IT skills, including proficiency with spreadsheets.
• Professional Development – Willingness to undertake first aid training and maintain up-to-date knowledge of COSHH regulations.
• Knowledge & Research – Ability to conduct online research, interpret manuals, and maintain accurate records, with solid understanding of COSHH.
• Skills & Attributes – Strong teamwork, communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and accurately.
• Additional Requirements – A driving license is desirable for minibus use, though not essential.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

Interviews to be held: TBC

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values:

• Valuing Teamwork – We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously – We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred – At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive – We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring – We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence – We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

About The Bedford College Group

The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.

Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire:Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College andTreshamCollegein the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough;ShuttleworthCollege,a specialist land-based college; The Bedford Sixth Form, (the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford); The Corby Sixth Form, (opened in September 2023); and the National College for MotorsportalongsideSilverstonerace circuit.To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering which offer IT training.

Safeguarding our Students

The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group\’s policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.

Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.

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