Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
*** This vacancy is only available to Caerphilly County Borough Council employees, including agency staff currently working at the Council. ***
Blackwood Miners’ Institute is looking to employ a Technician. As a member of the technical team, the post holder will be responsible for assisting with the preparation of, setting up and a variety of operational duties in respect of the diverse range of productions and events staged by professional and amateur companies, as well as the routine maintenance of the venue equipment, as directed by the Technical Manager and Deputy Technical Manager.
We are looking for a multi-skilled technician with a strength in sound to join our technical team who will strive to offer the best possible service to all users of Blackwood Miners Institute and Caerphilly County Borough Council. You will help to ensure the smooth running of our venue and contribute to an efficient and safe working environment for all staff and visiting companies.
View the Job Description and Person Specification click here
After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role please contact Robin Bainbridge on 07495 227 206 or email: bainbr@caerphily.gov.uk
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk for further information.
Apply online Send to a friend Job title Technician Job reference REQ0008208 Date posted 09/03/2023 Application closing date 23/03/2023 Location Blackwood Salary Grade 5 (SCP07) £22,369 – (SCP11) £24,054 Package Full Time, Permanent Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Libraries / Museum / Arts Attachments Blank Job description*** This vacancy is only available to Caerphilly County Borough Council employees, including agency staff currently working at the Council. ***
Blackwood Miners’ Institute is looking to employ a Technician. As a member of the technical team, the post holder will be responsible for assisting with the preparation of, setting up and a variety of operational duties in respect of the diverse range of productions and events staged by professional and amateur companies, as well as the routine maintenance of the venue equipment, as directed by the Technical Manager and Deputy Technical Manager.
We are looking for a multi-skilled technician with a strength in sound to join our technical team who will strive to offer the best possible service to all users of Blackwood Miners Institute and Caerphilly County Borough Council. You will help to ensure the smooth running of our venue and contribute to an efficient and safe working environment for all staff and visiting companies.
View the Job Description and Person Specification click here
After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role please contact Robin Bainbridge on 07495 227 206 or email: bainbr@caerphily.gov.uk
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk for further information.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Municipal Agencies
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Technician roles across Caerphilly County Borough Council's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Municipal Agencies.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,369 - £22,369 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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