Agricultural Engineering Workshop Technician - Inspire the Next Gen

Menter a Busnes; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established historical College in Chelmsford is seeking an enthusiastic Agricultural Engineering Workshop Technician to join their team. You will support students studying agricultural engineering, ensuring a safe, well-equipped workshop environment to develop practical skills.

No teaching qualification is required; practical experience, enthusiasm and a willingness to help students are what matter most.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in agricultural engineering, farm machinery, mechanics or a similar workshop.
• Strong knowledge of tools, machinery and workshop practices.
• Good understanding of health & safety in a workshop environment.
• Hands-on, practical approach to teaching and demonstrations.
• Good communication skills with young people and colleagues.
• Patience, enthusiasm and willingness to help students learn.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a teaching/technical team.
• Genuine desire to inspire and develop the next generation of agricultural engineers.

Responsibilities

• Set up and prepare workshops, equipment and machinery for practical sessions.
• Support students during practical workshop activities.
• Demonstrate safe and correct use of tools and equipment.
• Maintain and organise workshop tools and equipment.
• Carry out routine maintenance and minor repairs.
• Ensure workshops are clean, safe and fully operational.
• Monitor workshop stock and consumables.
• Support lecturers with practical demonstrations and activities.
• Help students build confidence with tools and engineering techniques.
• Promote health and safety best practices in the workshop.
• Report faults and equipment issues promptly.
• Contribute to a professional and engaging learning environment.

Skills

Practical experience

Hands-on workshop

Tool and machinery knowledge

Health & safety awareness

Communication with students

Independent yet team player

Tools

Power tools

Diagnostics equipment

Job description

A well-established historical College in Chelmsford is seeking an enthusiastic Agricultural Engineering Workshop Technician to join their team. You will support students studying agricultural engineering, ensuring a safe, well-equipped workshop environment to develop practical skills.

No teaching qualification is required; practical experience, enthusiasm and a willingness to help students are what matter most.