Apprentice Engineering Technician

Only FE; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

First Aid training allowance

Job summary

Only FE in Lancashire seeks a dedicated workshop support role to assist with delivering the engineering curriculum across Higher and Further Education departments.

You will co-ordinate daily workshop and assessment areas, ensure equipment is maintained, and work with staff to provide effective practical delivery. A Level 2 English and Maths qualification is required, with study toward Level 3 within 48 months and potential First Aid certification with a monthly allowance.

Qualifications

• Level 2 English and maths qualification.
• Experience operating engineering workshop equipment.
• Willing to study towards Level 3 within 48 months and complete First Aid if not held.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate workshop areas to support delivery of the curriculum.
• Monitor and maintain equipment within the engineering department.
• Coordinate resource usage to deliver the curriculum.

Skills

IT skills

Simulation software

Computer control

Education

Level 2 English & Maths

Job description

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