Apprentice Engineering Technician

onlyFE; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

First Aid certificate allowance

Study support toward Level 3

Job summary

onlyFE seeks an Apprentice Engineering Technician to support engineering curriculum delivery across Higher and Further Education departments. You will coordinate workshop and assessment areas and work with staff to ensure effective student support.

You will monitor and maintain equipment and coordinate resource usage to deliver the curriculum. You should hold Level 2 English and maths, have experience operating relevant equipment, and possess IT skills, including simulation software or software

Qualifications

• Experience operating a range of equipment in an Engineering context.
• Comprehensive IT skills, including simulation software or software-controlled equipment.
• Willingness to study towards a Level 3 qualification within 48 months and complete a First Aid certificate if not held.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the engineering curriculum across departments.
• Coordinate workshop/assessment areas and assist staff and students.
• Monitor and maintain equipment, manage resource usage to deliver the curriculum.

Skills

Equipment operation

Engineering delivery

IT & simulation software

Education

Level 2 English & Maths

Job description

Apprentice Engineering Technician

Salary:

a) Age 16-18 - £8.00 per hour

b) Age 19 or over in first year - £8.00 per hour

c) Aged 18-20 and have completed first year - £10.00 per hour

d) Aged 21 or over and have completed first year - £12.21 per hour

The Role

Working across both the Higher and Further Education Engineering departments to support the effective delivery of the engineering curriculum. You will be expected to provide day to day co-ordination of workshop / assessment areas whilst working with the team of staff to ensure effective support is provided to both staff and students. You will alsobe responsible for monitoring and maintaining equipment within the engineering department, coordinating resource usage efficiently to deliver the curriculum.

What we are looking for

You should hold a Level 2 qualification in English and maths and have Experience of operating a range of relevant equipment, instructing and developing practical forms of delivery in an Engineering context. You should also have comprehensive IT skills, particularly a sound understanding of any simulation software or using computer software to control physical equipment. As part of this role you will be expected to study towards a level 3 qualification and successfully complete this within 48 months. You will also be expected to complete a First Aid Certificate if you do not currently hold one for which a monthly allowance will be paid.