Technician (Apprenticeships/Commercial Courses)

Windsor Forest Colleges Group
The Windsor Forest College Group is looking for Technician for Apprenticeships and commercial courses to join the Langley team on a full-time basis. Purpose To support the Apprenticeship and Commercial departments of the college as a technician. The technician will be responsible for supervising and assisting in the maintenance and set up of workshops for commercial training, the green skills department, apprenticeship delivery and end point assessments. About Us The Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) is a leading education provider in the South-East. Our staff work across 4 main campuses at Langley, Windsor, Strodes-Egham and Berkshire College of Agriculture-Maidenhead. Our teams place the learner at the heart of all we do and in our state-of-the-art learning environments we are proud to deliver education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each year. Key Responsibilities Support commercial training and the training of Apprentices by supervising and assisting with the maintenance of workshops, equipment and materials required, with due regard to both efficiency and safety including the writing and reviewing of risk assessments. Work with the Construction & Green Skills Manager and Head of Curriculum – Apprenticeships to ensure set up and logistics of the workshops and stores for commercial training sessions and Apprenticeship training, reporting immediately any problems relating to staff or equipment, which the post holder is not in a position to resolve. Liaise with managers to ensure the smooth running workshops and stores for End Point Assessment, reporting immediately any problems relating to staff or equipment, which the post holder is not in a position to resolve. Ensure that workshops are set up and ready prior to all commercial, green skills and apprenticeship training sessions commencing. Ensure that equipment used in the area is efficiently maintained and minimise any delays due to breakdown. Ensure that supplies of parts and consumable materials are efficiently and safely stored and that adequate stocks are kept at all times, including flammable and dangerous materials. Support commercial training and apprenticeship coaches in workshop areas and classrooms. Support the various departments in ordering materials as and when required. Ensure that working areas are kept clean and tidy and that all necessary safety procedures are followed. Produce estimates of parts and repairs necessary to refurbish equipment and where possible, to carry out repairs within the workshops. For further details on this role please refer to the attached job description/person specification. Our staff benefit from: – Support roles enjoy 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays – Career progression opportunities for ambitious staff – Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses – Access to excellent defined benefit pension schemes – Free on-site parking at all sites – Cycle to Work Scheme – Family friendly policies to support Work Life Balance – On-site Coffee Shop & Cafeteria – Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at Langley College – Family friendly policies to support Work Life Balance – On-site Coffee Shop & Cafeteria – Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at our Langley College site Please be advised that the vacancy will close on Wednesday 5th July 2023 . Interviews dates TBC. To apply please visit our careers page and complete the online application form. Please ensure you pay particular attention to the supporting statement of the online application form making sure to include details of how you meet each of the essential criteria listed on the person specification. Applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before this closing date. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check along with other legally required checks which are an essential part of the safeguarding process