Engineering Technician

Cheshire College - South & West; Crewe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

World-class facilities

Pension scheme

51 days annual leave

Onsite fitness and childcare

Free onsite parking

Employee Referral Scheme

Staff Awards

Job summary

Cheshire College - South & West is seeking an Engineering Technician to join the Crewe Campus team. The role involves providing technical support in Engineering, preparing materials, and developing practical activities for learners and staff.

Key duties include assisting in practical classes, conducting demonstrations, and performing risk assessments for technical activities. The post requires Level 2 qualification, GCSEs in Maths/English, IOSH or willingness to work towards, and an enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• Level 2 (or equivalent) in relevant discipline.
• GCSE Grade C (4/5) Maths and English.
• IOSH qualification (or equivalent) or willingness to work towards.
• Valid first aid certificate or willingness to work towards;
• Proven experience of working in a Engineering environment;
• Excellent organisational skills; and
• Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• The preparation, storage and maintenance of materials and equipment within the curriculum areas;
• To provide technical support within the Engineering department;
• Develop and construct activities for use in practical sessions;
• Assist in practical classes, carrying out demonstrations and trialling practical activities;
• Carry out risk assessments for technical activities.

Education

Level 2

GCSE Maths & English

IOSH qualification

First aid certificate

Enhanced DBS check

Job description

Engineering Technician (EL845)

Salary: £24,784 - £26,592 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 per week

Location: Crewe Campus

We are seeking an Engineering Technician to join our team, the role will be based at our Crewe Campus.

This is an excellent opportunity for an innovative and inspiring Technician to support in the provision of a quality support service for learners, visitors, customers and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• The preparation, storage and maintenance of materials and equipment within the curriculum areas;
• To provide technical support within the Engineering department;
• Develop and construct activities for use in practical sessions;
• Assist in practical classes, carrying out demonstrations and trialling practical activities;
• Carry out risk assessments for technical activities.

Key Person Specification Requirements

• Level 2 (or equivalent) in relevant discipline;
• GCSE Grade C (4/5) Maths and English;
• IOSH qualification (or equivalent) or willingness to work towards;
• Valid first aid certificateor willingness to work towards;
• Proven experience of working in a Engineering environment;
• Excellent organisational skills; and
• Enhanced DBS check.

Benefits

• Access to world-class facilities
• Access to new qualifications to support your career in education such as short online courses in the areas below.
• Equality and Diversity
• Information, Advice and Guidance
• Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent
• Principles of Customer Service
• Financial support offered to obtain your teacher qualification
• Extensive upskilling and professional development opportunities
• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme with generous employer contributions (28.68% for TPS and 20% for LGPS)
• Up to 51 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, Christmas closure, and a dedicated Wellbeing Day
• Onsite fitness and childcare facilities
• Employee benefit platform
• Onsite Costa, café, shop, restaurants and hair and beauty salon
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Staff Awards

About Us

Cheshire College - South & West is the largest provider of post-16 education in the region, offering exciting opportunities to over 11,000 learners and 1,000 Apprentices, who all have access to world-class facilities as a result of a £160m investment in the latest technology and real working environments, at modern Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester. The College is in the process of implementing a £30m capital investment programme to ensure learners continue to have access to the best possible resources and environment.

Cheshire College is a dynamic, high quality and financially robust College, which provides learners with the skills, experience and qualifications that will prepare them for their future career or higher-level study, encouraging them to become confident individuals who will make valuable contributions to businesses and the local economy.

There is a fantastic atmosphere at our three Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester, providing an environment to get involved in exciting activities and an opportunity for learners to make new friends.

The College is proud of its strong links with local Employers such as Bentley Motors, Vauxhall Motors, SP Energy Networks, Ecolab and Unilever to ensure learners have access to work placements and industry professionals as well as ensuring the curriculum offer remains current and relevant to local, regional and national needs.

Crewe Campus

Our impressive facilities are the perfect place for learners to meet new friends and be immersed in an environment that is ideal for learning. As well as our modern classrooms, the Crewe Campus boasts:

• A multi-purpose sports hall;
• Climbing wall;
• Fitness gym;
• TV and radio studios with specialist equipment;
• Mock aircraft cabin;
• Award-winning restaurant, The Academy;
• Hair, beauty and barbering salons;
• Professional Centre Stage theatre and engineering and construction workshops; and
• New Institute of Technology (Construction began 2024).

Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates. Online checks will be carried out and references will be sought.