Technician, Perth Academy

Job Description

Technician (PKC10694)
£26,241 - £28,474 
Perth Academy, Murray Place, Perth 

As Technician at Perth Academy, you will be responsible for the preparation and first line repair and maintenance of materials and equipment in our CDT and Science departments.  You will participate in ensuring Health & Safety Regulations are being adhered to.

•    You must have knowledge and experience of fixed workshop machinery
•    You must have knowledge and experience of working within a science environment.
•    You must be familiar with COSHH regulations and with the safe handling of  chemicals.
•    You must be able to work as part of a team.
•    You must be adaptable and be able to work on your own initiative.    
•    Ideally you will have technical, electrical and general repairs and maintenance skills.
•    Ideally you will have experience within a school environment.

Ideally you will hold either an SVQ Level 3 or SCQF Level 6 in Science or equivalent qualification. 

The Individual

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Carole Leishman or Mandy Banks, Business Manager on 01738 458000. 

When completing your application for this post, please ensure that you provide contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees. One should be your current or most recent employer.

Please APPLY ONLINE.  Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross.  If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, Perth & Kinross Council carries out rigorous checks on the right to work in the UK, qualifications, employment history, including references, and fitness to undertake the post.

A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender. 

Perth & Kinross Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

At PKC our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about PKC and you could soon be joining our team!

Find out more about working for Perth & Kinross Council and living in one of the most scenic areas of Scotland here.

What we can do for you

If you are successful in a role with Perth & Kinross Council, you will have access to a range of benefits to help your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.