Technician (Science) - REQ03872

Location: Caldervale High School, Towers Road, ML6 8PG

Salary: £29,180 - £31,737 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF

Located in Caldervale High School, Airdrie, you will provide a back-up service to the Science Department. Your duties will include:

1. Servicing of Science Laboratories
2. Construction of simple apparatus
3. Maintenance of stock records
4. Preparation of materials for class use (including chemicals)
5. Complying with Health and Safety legislation
6. General Science Technician duties

You must possess an SVQ3, HNC (or equivalent) in a relevant science subject along with extended experience of working in a science environment with scientific equipment and knowledge of Science Health and Safety Legislation. Good communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work with others as part of a team or on your own initiative and work closely and responsibly with children. Possession of an HND or equivalent is desirable, as is possession of relevant qualifications in other areas i.e. Computing, Electronics, Electrical.

You will require to become a Protecting Vulnerable Group Scheme (PVG) member prior to starting this post.

Working here at North Lanarkshire Council

If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, including 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays, and a wide range of benefits available to you. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care, you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

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***PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY YOU MUST ENSURE AN APPLICATION FORM IS SUBMITTED. ANY CV SUBMISSIONS WILL BE DISREGARDED.***