Job Description
Reed Further Education are working on a role that you, or someone you know may be interested in. If you are looking for work, read on to find out how to join the UK's leading FE recruiter with additional benefits, offers and referral schemes.
Reed Further Education are a leading recruitment agency working with colleges, prisons, universities, and training providers across the UK. We are always looking for talented/aspiring support staff to join our team and help us deliver high-quality education to learners.
Gas Services Technician at an FE College
Blackburn
Part time - 2 days per week
£18 per hour
About the Role
Reed Further Education are working with a leading FE provider to recruit a Gas Services Technician to support the delivery of gas apprenticeship and commercial training programmes.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with technical knowledge of the gas sector who enjoys working in a hands-on, workshop-based environment. You'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of practical sessions, supporting both learners and teaching staff, and maintaining high-quality, safe technical facilities.
What You'll Be Doing
As the Gas Services Technician, you will:
- Provide day-to-day support to staff and students across the gas curriculum.
- Prepare and set up workshop spaces, tools and equipment for practical lessons.
- Maintain a clean, safe and compliant workshop environment.
- Service equipment, maintain accurate service logs, and support with risk assessments.
- Manage consumables, organise stock, and coordinate resource usage effectively.
- Order, store and record materials, contributing to budget planning where required.
- Work collaboratively with the wider construction technician team.
- Engage in CPD and complete all required mandatory training.
- Contribute to wider learner-facing activities such as open events, enrolment, and other operational support where needed.
About You
We're looking for someone who:
- Has technical experience or understanding of the gas sector.
- Works well in a fast-paced environment and can prioritise effectively.
- Communicates confidently with both staff and learners.
- Takes pride in maintaining a safe, organised and high-quality workshop space.
- Understands or is willing to learn the operational requirements of FE delivery.
- Is committed to safeguarding, Health & Safety, and continuous improvement.
All candidates who register with Reed Further Education will have 2 years' referencing taken up and will be required to have a DBS check completed. All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks.
Reed Further Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment by completing mandatory training within 6 weeks of your first assignment and annually thereafter.
Benefits of working for Reed Further Education/our client:
• Exclusive representation to leading FE colleges, prisons, and training providers in the area
• A specialist further education consultant who will search for jobs on your behalf
• A Health Cash Plan and Reed Discount Club
• Entitlement to Statutory Sick Pay, Statutory Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay, Parental Leave and Antenatal/Pre-Adoption Appointment Payment
• Access to Training and Development - Reed Assessment Centre - Reed Learning.
• Great referral bonus' (up to £200 per successful referral!)
• Access to roles throughout the UK and online/remote learning
To apply for this role, please send us your updated CV by clicking 'Apply Now'. Your application should demonstrate your passion for educational support and your commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Not looking for a support role? We are also registering teachers, assessors and technicians through to other FE positions including HR, finance, facilities, administrators. We also have a specialist team of interim and senior management consultants with over 20 years' experience in the sector.
