Countryside Technician  20 views

Countryside Technician 

20 hours per week 

Term-Time Only (36.6 weeks per year) and Fixed Term until 31st August 2025

 Salary Scale 3: £24,425 – £25,773 pro rata per annum

Please note the actual salary will be based on the number of weeks worked during the academic year. Approximate salary based on 21 weeks remaining of the academic year 2024/25 would be £5,949 – £6,277

Job Purpose: To perform general Countryside and Agriculture duties and the maintenance/preparation of practical equipment.

You will assist with the management of the college Countryside, Agriculture and land facilities including fencing, grassland and boundary management, workshop maintenance, and mending/maintaining machinery and tools. You will also assist lecturers in the workshop during practical sessions where required. 

The ideal candidate will have good knowledge and experience of general countryside management and agriculture and hold a Level 3 or above qualification in Environmental Conservation, Agriculture or a related subject. You will also have experience of practical conservation skills such as fencing, hedge laying and boundary management.

For further information, please view the job information pack. 

Bridgend College recognises its responsibility to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students.  We apply a rigorous process of checking the suitability of staff and volunteers to work with children and vulnerable adults.   The above post is subject to a satisfactory/enhanced DBS disclosure for child and adult workforce and registration as a FE Learning Support Worker with the Education Workforce Council. 

Bridgend College understands the value of providing services in Welsh and the need to grow its bilingual workforce. We therefore encourage applications from candidates who are able to demonstrate good Welsh language skills. Please specify in your personal statement whether you would prefer to have your assessment/interview conducted in Welsh.

We are actively seeking to improve representation from all sections of the community and promoting equality of opportunity.  We welcome applications from everyone, including people from different backgrounds and communities, and of different ages. 

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and we guarantee to interview anyone with a disability if their application meets the essential criteria for the post, and consider them on their abilities. We can also offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. 

The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence of identity and eligibility to work in the UK.

The College does not participate in the UK Visa Sponsorship Scheme therefore, candidates will have to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK if offered a role with us.

Please note there may be a requirement for a second stage interview or assessment.