Learning Technician

Learning Technician - Brickwork Ref: 2525/060 Hours: 37 hours per week Salary: £24,347 per annum. Plus generous benefits including: 45 days annual leave per year (including bank holidays and efficiency closures) Generous Occupational Pension Scheme About the role An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our construction team as a Learning Technician. A construction background is preferable, however not essential due to this being a non‑teaching role. The role will involve preparing tools, equipment, and resources for students on study programmes and apprenticeship standards. You will be required to monitor and lead on the supervision of workshops, including health and safety systems and processes. You will have a keen eye for general housekeeping procedures which sets high expectations for colleagues and students. You will work closely with the Curriculum and Standards Manager, Team Leaders and others in the team to establish a 'just in time' order process of materials and supplies. About the person You will have strong work ethic and ideally, experience of construction practices. A desire to help the team and students and drive health and safety is also essential. You should be self‑motivated and able to work with young people in a supportive manner. You will have a flexible approach and be able to work as part of a team, supporting the quality of teaching and learning and working closely with teaching staff. You will be required to complete forklift training within one month of starting this role (unless you already hold a training certificate for this). About the College We are a large, regional college serving a population across York and North Yorkshire of more than one million people. Each year, we have approximately 4,000 school leavers, 1,000 apprentices, 2,000 adult students, and 400 higher‑level students studying with us. Our wide range of education options span entry level programmes through to degrees, higher technical qualifications, and accredited professional courses to courses for professional development. Our apprenticeships can be studied from level 2 to level 5 across a range of different career pathways. We are the largest provider of A-Level and vocational programmes for school leavers in the region; we offer nearly 35 A-Level subjects and over 80 vocational courses, including a wide range of T-Level pathways. We are proud to be part of a consortium of colleges and employers developing the Yorkshire and Humber Institute of Technology (IoT), designed to increase higher level technical skills for employers. With a vibrant working environment, excellent transport links to the city centre and surrounding area, plus on‑site parking, you will find York College to be a fulfilling and supportive place to work. As a member of College staff you will have full use of the College facilities including free gym membership at the Athletic Suite, our brand new state‑of‑the‑art gym. Want to know more? For an informal discussion about the role, Mike Burdett, Curriculum and Standards Manager: Construction, at mburdett@yorkcollege.ac.uk / 01904 770452. Important Notices Please see the attached document for Important Notices. Please note that we do not accept CV applications. If you are viewing this vacancy through any job board then please go to our website www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/job-vacancies and apply using our application form. Most correspondence regarding vacancies will be sent via email, so please check your emails regularly for updates on your application. We would also advise to check your junk/spam folder as some emails may end up here depending on your mail provider settings. Closing date: 8 December 2025 Interview date: 16 December 2025 We are deeply committed to diversity and inclusion and wish to have a diverse workforce. We positively welcome applicants from all under‑represented groups, including minority ethnic groups and those with disabilities. We are proud to be affiliated to the Black Leadership Group (BLG). As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well‑being of all our staff. York College has signed up to the 'Mindful Employer' charter for employers who are positive about mental health. We are also a certified Disability Confident Employer. Disability Confident is a government scheme designed to encourage employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with health conditions. We welcome job applications from anyone who has the requisite skills, qualifications and experience. All applications are considered strictly on merit. Our aim is to appoint the best person for the job, regardless of race,, disability, sexual orientation, age or any other 'protected' characteristic. Please note also that we value the contribution of those who have served in the Armed Forces, and are signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant. #J-18808-Ljbffr