KINGSTON MAURWARD COLLEGE
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title:
Land-based Machinery Instructor / Technician
Post Reference No:
AG54
Job Purpose:
Practical teaching and assessment across the range of agriculture and countryside
management courses
To carry out general machinery department technician duties, including maintenance of
machinery and providing support for lecturing staff in the ACF and Horticulture
Academies
To carry out / organise the servicing, repair and maintenance of all College vehicles and
transport equipment (e.g. trailers)
Reports to:
Section Lead – Agriculture, Countryside & Food
Grade/Salary:
The salary for the post is £16,967 per annum, which is Point 1a on the Instructor scale
Hours:
37 hours per week with flexibility to meet business needs
Status:
Permanent
Safeguarding Status:
Kingston Maurward College considers itself a ‘specified place’ for the purposes of
safeguarding legislation and therefore all posts at the College are Regulated Activity.
Someone cannot be employed by the College if they are barred from working with
children or vulnerable adults.
The College recommends that new staff join the DBS Update Service. This means that
the DBS is ‘portable’ and can be accessed by employers (with your permission). It means
that staff may only ever need to apply for one DBS check.
Upon appointment, subject to joining the Update Service, signing up to this job
description confirms your agreement to the College accessing the DBS Update Service to
undertake online status checks on your DBS Certificate in relation to your work at the
College, at appointment and in the future.
Functional Links With:
Health and Safety Advisor, Farm Manager, Section Leads, Assistant Principals,
Safeguarding team
Vision:
The College is seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated Land-based Machinery Instructor and Technician who will
carry out day to day technician duties for land-based machinery department resources. A key responsibility is the
role of Agriculture and Countryside Management Instructor. Some classroom teaching may be required – for
instance when instructing and supervising students in the completion of any write-ups of practical work or
assessments. The successful candidate will be able to operate and maintain modern land-based machinery to a high
standard and have a flexible and positive attitude.
Vocational experience and a minimum of a Level 3 qualification in agriculture, agricultural engineering or a related
subject are essential. Excellent practical skills are essential.
Attention to detail is required alongside the ability to manage your own workload, prioritising tasks effectively. The
role promises a varied and interesting range of duties. The role would suit someone who has worked in industry and
is now seeking a new challenge. Technician duties involve repair, maintenance and preparation of agricultural and
metalwork teaching resources. The role also includes organising and / or carrying out the servicing, repair and
maintenance of all College vehicles and transport equipment (e.g. trailers).
Main Tasks and Duties:
Instructor Role
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Instruct groups of students in practical skills and occasionally classroom situations.
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Undertake teaching hours as determined by line manager.
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To supervise students whilst they participate on training programmes.
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To keep any records required (including registers, student assessment portfolios and risk assessments).
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Prepare schemes of work, lesson plans and assessment plans.
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Teach and complete summative and formative assessment at FE levels 1 – 3 to 14-16, 16 -19 and adults.
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Report to KMC staff and parents or carers of learners as necessary.
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To set and maintain high levels of industry best practice and animal welfare
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To deliver demonstrations, guided tours, and talks for visitors and students.
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Participate in planning and reviewing course content in consultation with colleagues within the ethos of
continuous improvement.
Technician Role for AFC
Maintenance, repair and housekeeping:
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To perform the day to day activities of the machinery technician as directed by the Section Leads for ACF and
Horticulture and teaching staff from the agricultural departments, particularly with regard to priority tasks that
include:
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Workshop tools and equipment storage and access arrangements
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Machine and equipment maintenance
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Maintaining stocks and inventories, including ordering, storage and access to key consumables such
as drawbar pins, lynch pins, fuel, oil, coolant etc.
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General daily technician duties; repair, maintenance and preparation of land-based machinery teaching
resources such as tools and equipment.
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To work to maintenance schedules and carry out and organise repairs for the machinery fleet, and work with
the storeperson to ensure that all maintenance that has taken place is recorded using the College’s designated
system (e.g. CAFM).
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To look after the machinery workshops, machinery fleet and machinery operating areas, keeping them clean
and tidy. This area of responsibility includes ensuring good housekeeping standards are set and met, machinery,
tool and equipment stores are secure, well stocked and easily accessed by fellow staff.
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Prepare and set up materials and equipment for practical teaching sessions and assessment.
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To communicate with and support other agricultural machinery teaching staff to ensure an excellent student
learning experience.
Health and Safety:
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Carry out risk assessments and keep suitable records for agreed areas of responsibility.
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To observe Health and Safety rules for all machinery and workshop operations, including producing and
reviewing risk assessments for all activities.
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Monitor health and safety issues and in discussion with the Health and Safety Advisor, implement or amend
practices and procedures to ensure a safe environment for all users of the specialist machinery resources.
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Monitor and maintain all equipment associated with health and safety
Record keeping and information availability:
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Assist the Storeperson to develop and maintain a comprehensive set of machinery records on the designated
College system that can be accessed by all staff and learners.
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Assist the Storeperson to develop and maintain a comprehensive set of machinery operators handbooks that
can also be uploaded to Moodle and be accessed by all learners.
Supervision:
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Supervise apprentices, work experience students and those from schools on ‘taster’ sessions.
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Participate in delivering regular training sessions for resource users, focusing on health and safety procedures,
risk assessments and standardisation of curriculum delivery.
Other technician duties:
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Liaise with and ensure that the specialist machinery resources meet the requirements of all Licensing
Authorities and any other relevant organisations.
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Keep abreast of changes in legislation and codes of practice within the industry and discuss implementation of
any necessary changes with the Section Leads for ACF.
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Assist with the general development and improvement of all facilities.
Technician Role for Cross-College Transport
Maintenance, repair and servicing:
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Perform technician duties such as repair, maintenance, servicing and preparation of vehicles, trailers and other
road-going equipment owned and leased by the college, keeping them clean, tidy, road-worthy and in good
repair. Be responsible for ensuring repairs are carried out in a timely manner. Make sure that the college
obtians good value for money by utilising the most efficient means possible whilst maintaining safety, quality
and accuracy.
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Carry out the servicing and safety checks for all college vehicles, trailers and other road-going equipment. To
work to maintenance schedules and carry out or organise repairs for all College Transport vehicles and
equipment as per these schedules, and support the Storeperson in recording all maintenance that has taken
place using the College’s designated system (CAFM). To communicate with all staff that use College transport
vehicles, trailers and other road-going equipment to ensure an excellent and safe student learning experience.
 Ensure subcontractors complete all works to a high standard, on budget and on time.
 Support the Storeperson in implementing and managing key collection / vehicle collection and return
arrangements for all staff that have a need for college vehicles.
Health and Safety:
 Carry out risk assessments and keep suitable records for agreed areas of responsibility.
 To observe Health and Safety rules for all College vehicles, trailers and other road-going equipment.
 Monitor health and safety issues and in discussion with the Health and Safety Advisor implement or amend
practices and procedures to ensure safe use of all College vehicles, trailers and other road-going equipment.
 Monitor and maintain all equipment associated with transport health and safety
 Provide Senior Management Team and Health & Safety Officer with regular updates on vehicle and equipment
purchasing requirements and concerns regarding transportation issues
Record keeping and information availability:
 Assist the Storeperson in developing and maintaining a comprehensive set of maintenance, servicing and repair
records on the designated College system (CAFM) that can be accessed by all staff.
 Assist the Storeperson in developing and maintaining a comprehensive set of operators’ handbooks that can be
accessed by all staff.
Other technician duties:
 Liaise with and ensure that the college vehicle fleet meets the requirements of all Licensing Authorities and any
other relevant organisations.
 Keep abreast of changes in any relevant legislation and codes of practice and discuss implementation of any
necessary changes with the relevant work area manager.
 Assist with the general development and improvement of all College transport resources and systems.
 Work with relevant Work Area Managers and Deputy Principal (Finance & Corporate Servi ces) making sure that
the college obtains good value for money through utilising the most efficient means possible when purchasing
transport related products and services. Responsibilities include identifying opportunities for cost reduction.
 Work with main suppliers to seek out new opportunities with manufacturers that wish to work directly with the
college. Build relationships with suppliers and manufacturers.
 Communicate with all teaching and support staff when vehicles / machinery / transportation need to be
purchased, renewed, or disposed of and providing updates on replacement and timescales. Listening to concerns,
recommendations and suggestions.
 Work closely with other key members of staff to ensure procedures and processes are both accurate and up to
date, ensuring consistency and continual improvement.
 Contribute to any review of the College management system
General Duties
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To take active responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults in
College.
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To observe Health & Safety rules at all times.
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Undertake any other duties as reasonable assigned which are appropriate to the post and the work of the
college.
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To keep any records required.
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To promote an active commitment to equality and diversity.
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To undertake such personal staff development as is agreed to be necessary for the development of the role and
the individual.
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To undertake an annual appraisal which clearly identifies targets for continued improvement.
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To set a high standard of professionalism. This will include maintaining regular contact with colleagues, students
and customers verbally, in writing and via e-mail.
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To monitor customer satisfaction and continually seek ways of improving the service for which the post is
responsible.
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To regularly review, adapt, and improve systems and procedures.
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To support the College’s commitment to quality assurance.
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To promote an active commitment to the College’s approach to sustainability.
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To provide or support inspiring and challenging education and training for all learners and promote participation
by a wider group of learners.
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To take proactive responsibility for Health & Safety at all times, reporting accidents, incidents and near misses
which may affect staff, students, customers and visitors.
This range of tasks should not be construed as definitive or exhaustive due to the changing external environment
within which the College operates. Other duties may be required within the general scope of the post.
Person Specification:
Educational
Qualifications /
Experience
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Essential
Agriculture or Agricultural Engineering 
(or similar) qualification at Level 3 or
above.
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Level 3 Motor Vehicle Servicing NVQ
or Equivalent.
Level 2 qualification in Numeracy,
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Literacy and ICT.
Experience and confidence in working
with a range of agricultural machinery
An appropriate first aid qualification –
either First Aid at Work or ‘Appointed
Person’ or willingness to work towards
As many of the following certificates of
competence as possible: Chainsaws,
Brushcutters, MO1/1a, MO2,
Telehandlers, ATVs, PA1/PA2, PA4,
Granular Fertiliser Application,
Mowers etc.
Hold a current clean driving licence.
Knowledge
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Extensive and in-depth knowledge of
agricultural machinery and the
agricultural industry.
Skills
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Excellent practical skills in agricultural 
machinery operation, maintenance,
servicing and repair.
Ability to meet deadlines and prioritise
workload.
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Desirable
Some experience of work based
learning.
Vocational teaching and assessing
experience in land-based
machinery.
Some experience of renewable
technologies.
 Extensive and in-depth knowledge
of non-agricultural marketing.
Excellent practical skills in nonagricultural machinery operation,
maintenance, servicing and repair.
Personal Attributes
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IT literate.
Good time-management.
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Excellent communication skills - ability  Good sense of humour.
to communicate with staff and
 Keen to embrace and deliver
external bodies at all levels.
change.
Self-motivated and highly organised
with a high level of personal drive.
Commitment to achieving excellence
through continuous improvement.
Enthusiastic with ability to motivate
students and staff to look after
resources.
Willingness to challenge unsatisfactory
performance of students and staff.
Ability to problem solve.
Track record of successful teamwork.
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Other requirements
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Prepared to work flexibly to meet
work requirements.
Commitment to safeguarding and
promoting the welfare of children and
vulnerable adults in college
Commitment to equal opportunities
 D1 Minibus driving licence.
Terms and Conditions:
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This is a permanent appointment.
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The Contract of Employment will be based on the provisions of the Kingston Maurward Support Staff Contract.
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The salary for this post is £16,967 per annum, which is Point 1a of the Instructor scale.
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Working Hours will be 37 per week during Monday to Friday with flexibility to meet business needs.
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The annual leave entitlement will be 25 working days to be taken during the period 1 September to 31 August
plus agreed Statutory Bank Holidays and College closure days.
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The appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of a 9-month Probationary Period with reviews after 2,
5 and 9 months.
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The notice period will be two month on either side.
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Membership of the Local Government Final Salary Pension Scheme is available.
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The appointment is subject to the College receiving satisfactory references.
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The successful candidate is required to advise whether they are aware of any health condition or disability which
might impair their ability to effectively undertake the duties of the position as outlined above. This disclosure
may result in a referral to the Occupational Health Advisor for a medical clearance prior to commencing
employment.
Criminal Records – Disclosure and Barring Service check
The College is unable to appoint anyone who is barred from working with children or vulnerable adults to a
Regulated position.
The offer of an appointment with the College will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure under the
Protection of Children Act 1999 and the Police Act 1997.
This means that when applying for a post, candidates will need to detail all convictions they may have – both ‘spent’
and ‘unspent’. The successful candidate will be advised of the Disclosure process in the letter offering them the
appointment. Kingston Maurward College adheres to the Disclosure and Barring Service Code of Practice in applying
for Disclosures. Should you require a copy of the Code or our Policy Statements on the Recruitment of Ex Offenders
or the Secure Storage Handling, Use, Retention and Disposal of Disclosures and Disclosure Information please
contact the College Human Resources Manager.
Applications
Please return the completed Application Form by email to recruitment@kmc.ac.uk or by post to: HR Department,
Kingston Maurward College, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8PY.
The Closing Date for Applications is: Friday 21st August 2015 at 9.00 am
Proposed Interview Date: To be Confirmed
Applicants for this position must complete a college employment application form. CVs will not be accepted.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Laurence Stone on 01305 215160 during normal working
hours.
For further details on application forms or the recruitment process, please go to our website www.kmc.ac.uk.
Alternatively, please contact the HR department by emailing recruitment@kmc.ac.uk.
The College welcomes applications from people with a disability and will offer interviews to all those who are able to
reasonably fulfil the criteria outlined in this Job Description. If applicants with a disability shortlisted for interview
require any assistance in attending please contact the College’s Human Resources Manager in order that alternative
arrangements are made.
Following receipt of completed application forms, if you have not heard from the College within 2 weeks of the
closing date regrettably you will not have been short listed on this occasion. All short listed applicants will be
contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date or no later than 3 days prior to the interview date (where an
interview date is specified).
Statement by appointed person:
(Section to be completed following offer of post to successful candidate)
I am pleased to confirm my agreement to the terms, conditions and duties stated within this job description and
agree to undertake the role of Land-based Machinery Instructor / Techninian at Kingston Maurward College.
The College recommends that new staff join the DBS Update Service. This means that the DBS is ‘portable’
and can be accessed by employers (with your permission). It means that staff may only ever need to apply for
one DBS check.
Upon appointment, subject to joining the Update Service, signing up to this job description confirms your
agreement to the College accessing the DBS Update Service to undertake online status checks on your DBS
Certificate in relation to your work at the College, at appointment and in the future.
Signed: ...................................................................................................................................................
Print Name (Block capitals): ...................................................................................................................
Date: .....................................................................................................................................................