For this role, we are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic and self-motivated person who has experience working within the forestry & arboriculture industry to join us as a technician. The ideal candidate will be confident in maintaining and undertaking routine checks on a range of specialist equipment, tools & resources used by our students on study programmes. In addition, you will support academic staff with the delivery of high quality and inspiring practical sessions and supervise students to ensure Health & Safety is maintained at the highest standard.

The post holder will also undertake work placement visits and create positive relationships with local organisations in addition to resource management responsibilities, including machine maintenance. This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to help shape the future of forestry & arboriculture within the College.

A flexible and positive attitude is required alongside the ability to challenge and motivate students. The role promises a varied and interesting workload. The role would suit someone who is working in industry and is now seeking a new challenge.

Benefits

In addition to working on the beautiful 17th Century Estate, you will benefit from the following:

membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme. This is a defined benefit scheme with generous employer contributions
25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays rising by 1 day per year of service up to a maximum of 30 days, pro rata for part-time staff
on-site accommodation
cycle to work scheme
free on-site car parking
a range of on-site catering facilities
optional health cash plan
free use of the on-site gym
career development opportunities
reduced on-site horse livery rate - subject to suitability
strong college values - Inspire, Challenge and Care

For an informal discussion about the role, the qualifications needed or your suitability, please call Joanna Jeffery on 01305 215000, option 1 extension 2306 during normal working hours.

The college doesn’t hold a sponsorship licence therefore we are not open to candidates who require sponsorship under the points-based system.

Status: Permanent

Hours: Full or Part-time hours available. Minimum of 15 hours, 2 days, per week, maximum of 37 hours, 5 days, per week. Monday to Friday with flexibility to meet business needs

Salary: £23,554 to £24,262 per annum, pro rata for part-time, which is points 23 to 24 on the Weymouth and Kingston Maurward Salary Scales depending on skills and experience.

To Apply

Please visit the KMC website for a College Application Form and a full Job Description.

Applicants for this position must complete an employment application form. CVs may be submitted but only in support of a fully completed application form.

We are not accepting CVs at this stage from Recruitment Agencies: any submissions without prior authorisation from the HR Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.

Please return the completed Application Form by email to recruitment@kmc.ac.uk or by post to: HR Department, Kingston Maurward College, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8PY.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 10 December 2024 at 9:00am

Proposed interview date: Wednesday 18 December 2024

We reserve the right to close this position before the published date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

Kingston Maurward College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

The College welcomes applications from people with a disability and will offer interviews to all those who are able to reasonably fulfil the criteria outlined in this Job Description. If applicants with a disability shortlisted for interview require any assistance in attending please contact the College’s Human Resources Manager in order that alternative arrangements are made.

For further details on application forms, the recruitment process or to read our GDPR Candidate Privacy Notice, please visit: https://www.kmc.ac.uk/college/quick-links/work-for-us/

Following receipt of completed application forms, if you have not heard from the College within 2 weeks of the closing date regrettably you will not have been short listed on this occasion. All short-listed applicants will be contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date or no later than 3 days prior to the interview date (where an interview date is specified).

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