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Workshop technician

22 hours per week (term Time)

You will provide technical help for students in the Product Design & Technology area within the Art & Design Department. This post requires a practical and organised person, who will work as part of a team in a large and busy department.

Ideally you will be conversant with woodworking and metalworking machine tools used within this environment and be able to maintain and sharpen small tools as necessary. You should have an aptitude and willingness to be trained as necessary in the use and care of the machinery. The equipment used in the department includes a Wood Turning Lathe, Centre Lathe, Vertical Mill, Pillar Drill, Disc and Belt Sander, Circular Saw, Thicknesser and a variety of hand tools.

For full details and how to apply please refer to the job vacancies section at www.colchsfc.ac.uk

Information about the School

The Sixth Form College, Colchester is one of the largest and most successful 16-19 providers of general sixth form education in the country Our aim is to provide broad, high quality academic and general education programme Currently we have over 3000 full time students on roll and the importance of the development of each individual student is recognised. Operating as a young adult environment the College provides a bridge between the worlds of school and of higher education or employment. In September 2024 the Sixth Form College, Colchester and Long Road Sixth Form College, Cambridge merged and formed The Sixth Form Colleges Trust.

As a large and innovative college a great deal of emphasis is placed on career development and training for all staff with opportunities to gain further qualifications and enhanced skills. Support, guidance, and development are offered to meet particular career needs. We value diversity and we are an equal opportunities employer.