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Senior Technician x2 (Temporary)

Dovetail Ref: 189056
FE & HE Competitive Contract / Temp senior Level 1 September 2026
West Midlands
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Education Details

Further Education fe college

Job Description

Senior Technician

Temporary | Contract

Location: the West Midlands

Start date: September 2026

About the Role

A further education provider in the West Midlands is looking for two Senior Technicians to join them on a contract basis.

You'll provide hands-on technical support to teaching staff and learners, making sure practical sessions run smoothly, safely and on time.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Preparing equipment, materials and resources ahead of practical teaching sessions.
  • Supporting lecturers and learners during workshop and practical activities.
  • Maintaining equipment and keeping technical areas in safe working order.
  • Managing stock and ensuring resources are available when they are needed.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

  • A relevant technical or trade qualification
  • Practical, hands-on experience in a technical role
  • A safety-conscious, organised approach to work

Desirable (but not essential):

  • Experience of working in a further education or training environment

If you're ready to put your technical skills to work supporting the next generation, we'd love to hear from you.

Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited.

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Requirements

  • Relevant technical or trade qualification
  • Practical, hands-on experience in a technical role
  • Safety-conscious, organised approach to work

Skills & Qualifications

Equipment preparationWorkshop supportEquipment maintenanceStock managementHealth and safety compliance

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