General Technician - Hair & Beauty

About the role

The General Technician will support teaching and learning in the Hair & Beauty Department of a college, ensuring the specialist work areas run safely and efficiently on a part‑time, term‑time only basis.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor stock levels and assist with sourcing and ordering of materials, consumables and equipment.
• Prepare resources, materials and equipment for practical sessions and demonstrations.
• Manage consumable and physical resources, ensuring safe movement and storage.
• Maintain specialist work areas, storage facilities, equipment and machinery clean, organised and tidy in line with Health & Safety requirements.

Required profile

• Level 2 or 3 qualification in Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy or Media Make‑Up.
• English and Maths at Level 2 or above.
• First Aid at Work certificate or willingness to obtain it promptly.

Required skills

• Stock management
• Health and safety compliance
• Resource preparation and handling

What we offer

• Flexible part‑time, term‑time only schedule (Monday‑Friday, 6 hours per day).
• Local Government Pension Scheme with 15 % employer contribution.
• 25–28 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure days.
• Access to discount schemes, employee assistance programme and family‑friendly policies.
• Continuous professional development opportunities.