Reprographics Technician (Term time Only)

Role Summary: 

The Reprographics Technician will provide full and efficient reprographic support to all teaching and support staff and manages and oversees the Reprographics room daily. The postholder will fulfil all requests for printing and copying submitted by staff in a timely manner to meet any deadlines set. In addition, ensuring that equipment in the Reprographics Room and the fleet of copiers across the College Centres are maintained in a good working order, including arranging for any necessary repairs to be undertaken by specialist contractors, and manages the supply and stock levels of all consumables required for printing and copying.

Key Responsibilities

• Photocopy materials for College use including internal examination papers and other booklets and leaflets as required
• Finish copied items by trimming, binding or laminating
• Monitor the progress of the copying run and quality check samples
• Care and maintenance of resources equipment and ensuring that the department remains organised
• Ensure that the Reprographics room is kept in a clean and tidy manner, ensuring that all Health and Safety Regulations are adhered to.
• Organise service and repair of equipment by liaising with outside agencies
• Perform basic equipment maintenance and cleaning
• Dealing with enquiries.
• Ensuring Copyright legislation is adhered to at all times
• Staff training on use of multi-functional devices
• Production of signs/notices etc as required using Desk top publishing programmes
• Supporting other members of the Central Reprographic Team with admin duties if required.
• Responsibility for timely and accurate preparation, storage, maintenance and use of specialist equipment/resources/materials
• Stock control and ordering resources for the department
• Health and safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure equal opportunities for all · Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the College
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required
• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.

Person Specification: 

· Desirable Experience General Reprographic/Copier

·  Experience of working in an educational environment

· Qualifications/ Training

·  Good numeracy/literacy skills. 

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Having a good understanding of Microsoft Office products with an ability to use relevant technologies e.g. photocopiers print finishing equipment
• Keyboard computer skills
• Able to work on own initiative and plan workload and meet deadlines
• Able to keep calm in difficult situations Creativity: ability to design resources, displays, posters etc.
• Good communication skills both verbally and written
• Self-evaluative; willingness to participate in development and training opportunities
• Ability to relate well to students, staff and external organisations
• Work constructively as part of a team, understanding College roles and responsibilities and your own position within these
• Positive, can-do attitude
• Takes care and is proud of the finished work
• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and an appreciation of the implications of the Data Protection Act
• Understanding Health and Safety issues relevant to the post

Additional Requirements

Be of smart appearance Willingness to work additional hours as and when required to assist with workloads at peak times.