We are seeking a Technician to support students and staff in our Fabrication and Welding section at our Richmond Campus. You would prepare and maintain equipment for use by lecturing staff and students, demonstrate the use of equipment and support the teaching teams in their delivery of the curriculum. You would also supervise students in the workshop ensuring that they comply with health and safety requirements and good workshop practice. Candidates would be expected to have a flexible approach and work as part of a team.
You will need to possess a Level 3 qualification in Fabrication & Welding, relevant experience in this area and the ability to work effectively with young people aged 16 – 19. You should have a good understanding of health and safety requirements and good communication skills.
This is a part time role for 18 hours per week and is on a 1 year fixed term contract.
Richmond upon Thames College is part of the Harrow, Richmond and Uxbridge College Group (HRUC) and is one of London’s most successful Further Education Colleges providing education and training to 16-19 year old’s and adults from across Richmond, London and Surrey, for over 80 years. We have opened a new building in 2020 and developed a brand-new technology-focused STEM Centre in September 2024.
At HRUC we offer free onsite parking, wellbeing programme, cycling to work scheme, among other company benefits. This exciting and innovative new learning environment is located within the grounds of the current college site, so remains convenient for public transport links – it is adjacent to the A316 and just a short walk from Twickenham rail station and a number of regular London bus routes.
*Please note, we do not offer sponsorship for this role.
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Further details:
The College is committed to the Safeguarding of all students and children, actively promoting the welfare of children. It is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.
A number of Safeguarding vetting checks will be undertaken on all successful candidates prior to commencement in post.
This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 or amendments made (Exceptions Order 1975 (amended 2013 & 2020))