Technician & Instructor - Wood Machinist

We are currently seeking to employ a committed and motivated Technician and Instructor - Wood Machinist, to assist with the preparation of equipment and resources to support the successful delivery of the curriculum in the Carpentry and Joinery area; maintaining, organising and servicing of machinery, tools and equipment, receiving and managing stock, and machining timber. The ideal candidate will provide technical assistance and support to lecturers and assist with instructing learners in their practical activities.

• Minimum of level 2 relevant vocational qualification;
• Experience of maintaining, setting up and using the machinery in the relevant vocational area;
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively to meet tight deadlines;
• Ability to work in a team and with learners with a wide range of abilities and needs;
• Liaise effectively with college staff, learners, external visitors and outside suppliers;
• Ability to move, lift or carry equipment; ability to work at heights;
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic, with good time-management skills;
• Knowledge and experience in relation to stock control and inventory;
• Practical knowledge of Health and Safety legislation, safe working practice and risk assessment;
• Ability to work flexibly to a consistently high standard on own initiative with minimal supervision;
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work effectively as a team member;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Willingness to work flexibly around the needs of the College, including occasional evenings or weekends;
• Full driving licence and access to an appropriately insured vehicle;
• Up to date IT skills, timely processing of orders and response to requests via email;
• Willingness to support staff as required in other specialist areas within the School;
• Willingness to undertake continual professional development and training, in line with the needs of the College.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly college in North Yorkshire with fantastic facilities, excellent CPD opportunities and a great working and learning environment.

£25,647 to £26,289 per annum Permanent Craven College Craven College is an aspirational College set in friendly and inclusive rural campuses in Skipton within the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, at The Aviation Academy based airside at Leeds Bradford Airport and at Evolve in the heart of Ripon. Craven College offers full-time courses for 16-18-year-olds, apprenticeships, courses for young people with special educational needs, part-time courses and degree level courses with a mission statement of 'enriching lives through learning'. Tyro Training is our commercial training division which offers a wide range of training courses for both individuals and businesses in Skipton. We continuously invest in our excellent, industry standard facilities with a new £1.6m purpose-built Animal Management Centre on our Aireville Campus followed in 2022 by the construction of new equestrian facilities including an international sized arena and outdoor warm up area.