Art Technician (Printmaking)

Randstad are recruiting for an Arts Technician, who is experienced in Printmaking, to join the growing team at Belfast Metropolitan College

Benefits

• Band 3 - £12.52 per hour
• 36 hours per week
• Standard hours Monday – Friday
• Enhanced holiday package
• Opportunity to work with one of the UKs largest FE Colleges

Requirements

• Hold a minimum of a Level 5 qualification in Art with a Printmaking specialism or related discipline PLUS have at least one year’s recent experience working in a technical support role in the area of Art Printmaking OR have at least three years’ recent experience working in a technical support role in the area of Art Printmaking
• Knowledge of relevant Health & Safety procedures and legislation in a relevant technical environment
• Practical experience and knowledge in Printmaking Techniques
• Advanced experience and knowledge of Printmaking
• Practical experience and knowledge of using Print Presses, the Dyes and Inks used in Printmaking
• Experience of carrying out maintenance and repair of Print Presses
• Experience and knowledge of Screen Printing Techniques and Processes
• Ability to communicate effectively, both individually and as part of a team with a variety of users at different levels, using a wide variety of methods.
• Candidates will be subject to enhanced vetting checks including an Access NI check before commencement in role

Responsibilities:

• Support lecturing staff before and during lessons
• Preparing and making available equipment, material and tools
• Demonstrating techniques as specified by the lecturer and providing assistance
• Issuing equipment and materials to students
• Monitor and report on equipment and materials to ensure safe usage, storage and compliance
• Clean and maintain equipment and technical areas
• Dispose of materials, chemicals and equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Carry out and/or advise on, within Health and Safety guidelines, the basic servicing and maintenance of tools and equipment both portable and fixed, and keep records of such servicing and maintenance
• Maintain records relating to the movement or loan of materials/equipment
• Prepare displays and presentations of work for promotions and assessment of work
• Administer the ordering, control and dispensing of stock
• Monitor inventory and stock levels

• Ensure appropriate paperwork is recorded and submitted for processing

Full job description available upon request

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

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