About this role
Bede's Trust currently has a fantastic opportunity within our Senior School to join us as a Science Technician.
In this role, you would be supporting our Head Technician in the delivery of Science provisions, assisting in the creation and delivery of laboratory experiment orders, as well as assisting Teachers and Technicians with day-to-day requests.
You will be responsible for carrying out the preparation and cleaning of equipment for practical science, as well as the tidying and cleaning of the laboratory facilities, checking practical provisions, reporting any problems through the appropriate channels, carrying out periodic safety checks on specialist equipment, and dealing with emergencies in lessons such as breakages and spills.
We are looking for someone with a high regard for quality of work, and attention to detail, who also has the ability to follow a defined work flow, meet deadlines, and have the ability to multitask. For this role, we will be considering both experienced Technicians and Apprentices who we can train into the role.
This is a Permanent contract working Part-Time, 34.5 hours per week, 37 weeks per year. (Term-Time only, plus an additional 4 weeks) consisting of the following working hours:
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 8:00 - 15:00 with an unpaid 30 minute break per day.
Wednesday & Friday 8:00 - 17:00 with an unpaid 30 minute break per day
Offering an attractive pro rata salary of £17,002.98 plus holiday pay (£27,781.26 Full-Time Equivalent) along with a range of staff benefits including:
A generous company pension with salary exchange options
Employee Assistance Programme
Retail Discounts
Aviva Digital GP app - swift and convenient access to a GP via video consultation
Free use of School gym & pool facilities/discounted nationwide gym membership,
Eye care vouchers,
Refer a Friend Scheme
Beneficiary Nominations (Death in Service),
Complimentary Lunch provided
Free onsite parking at the Senior School.
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