JOB DESCRIPTION
POST Carpentry and Joinery - Technician
REPORTS TO Curriculum Manager
OVERALL
PURPOSE To provide technical and practical support services in the Carpentry department. This will include the preparation, maintenance and servicing of equipment, instruments and apparatus whilst ensuring consumable materials are prepared for sessions. To support the academic staff in the preparation and delivery of classroom activity.
1. Main Duties
(Please note this may involve lifting and handling)
1.1 To maintain the stores, equipment such that they may be used effectively and safely by staff.
1.2 To prepare consumable materials, practical environments, apparatus and equipment for learner practical activities, training and lecture demonstrations.
1.3 Assist academic staff in accomplishing delivery of sessions and learning objectives.
1.4 Maintain accurate records and levels of resources, equipment, materials and consumable ordering replenishment stock as necessary liaising with staff and suppliers, issue and receipt stock, conduct monthly stock audit and annual stocktaking.
1.5 Organise and ensure effective operation and security of store areas, stock control, with particular regard to hazardous and inflammable materials and their safe storage.
1.6 Create and maintaining a database of suppliers and other appropriate contacts.
1.7 Assist with receipt of monies, recording of transactions and transfer of money to College Finance Office.
1.8 Keep all areas clean, tidy and safe to ensure adequate care of Health and Safety and take immediate action (i.e disconnection of power supply) if there is a reason to suppose a safety hazard exists and report the hazard immediately.
1.9 Maintain kitchen/laundry environment. PPE/student locker areas.
1.10 Completion of risk assessment & COSHH for all areas ensuring practical areas are updated with H & S posters and code of conduct etc.
1.11 You may be required to work evenings and Saturdays. This will be subject to agreement with your Line Manager.
1.12 Supervision of learners in practical areas ensuring staff/student ratios are as per Risk Assessments.
1.13 To be identified as a key holder where appropriate.
1.14 Complete all daily H & S/cleanliness checks are completed.
1.15 Ensure appropriate Budget spreadsheets are kept detailing costs of all equipment, consumables and resources are marked.
2. Additional Duties
2.1 Undertake additional duties as required.
2.2 To take part in approved staff development as part of the Colleges Staff Development Programme.
2.3 To ensure the College Health & Safety procedures are adhered to and safe working practices are observed by you and others (including students for whom they are responsible.
2.4 You may be required to become a College First Aider and Fire Marshal. If so appropriate training will be given.
2.5 To promote the College ethos with regard to Equality and Diversity and act as a role model.
2.6 You may be required to act as a mentor and /or appraiser in the College schemes.
3. Vocational Area Specification (Carpentry)
3.1 Ensure all equipment is maintained as per scheduled servicing and that documents are updated.
3.2 Storage areas to be kept clean/tidy and must conform to H & S.
GRANTHAM COLLEGE PERSON SPECIFICATION
Post Title / Carpentry Technician.
Department / Construction
Requirements / Essential (E)
Desirable (D) / Evidence by:
App Form (A)
Interview (I)
Or Test (T)
1 / Knowledge
L2 or equivalent in Carpentry / E / A
2 / Skills/abilities – interpersonal
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Be able to work effectively on their own or as part of a team / E
E / I
A / I
3 / Skills/abilities – other
To be able to work under pressure
The ability to use a selection of power and hand tools associated with carpentry.
The ability to cost resources in line with allocated budgets. / D
E
D / A / I
A / I
A/I
4 / Experience
Have experience of workshop and woodwork skills
Have practical experience gained within the relevant setting, although not essential, would be considered advantageous / E
D / A
A
5 / Work related circumstances
Demonstrable commitment to Equality and Diversity
Understanding of safeguarding issues
Ability and willingness to undertake staff development / E
E
E / A / I
A / I
A / I
Essential attributes: Those without which a candidate would simply be unable to do the job. Any candidate unable to meet these requirements would normally be rejected at the shortlisting stage.
Desirable attributes: Those which would be useful for the post-holder to possess
Prepared by: Lee Cope
Date: 01 Dec 2016