Engineering Technician

Eden Brown Synergy; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Eden Brown Synergy is seeking an Engineering Technician for a Further Education College in West Yorkshire. The role supports lecturers and students across engineering disciplines within college workshops.

The position is full-time, temporary, and starts asap for ongoing cover. DBS is preferred and Eden Brown can assist with processing. The successful candidate will ensure workshops run safely and efficiently, aiding teaching and maintaining equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering workshop or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in engineering environments.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• DBS check required; Eden Brown can arrange if needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain, and organise engineering workshops, tools, machinery, and equipment.
• Support practical teaching sessions by ensuring materials and resources are available.
• Assist lecturers and students during workshop activities as required.
• Carry out routine maintenance, inspections, and safety checks on equipment.
• Ensure workshops comply with health and safety regulations and college procedures.
• Monitor stock levels and order materials and equipment as required.
• Maintain records relating to equipment servicing and inventory.
• Support safe working practices across engineering workshop areas.

Skills

Engineering workshop

Workshop tools

Health & safety

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 engineering qualification

Tools

Milling machines

Lathes

Measurement tools

Job description

Role: Engineering Technician

Location: West Yorkshire

Type: Temporary - Full Time

Rate: £18 - 21 per hour

Eden Brown are seeking a dedicated and practical Engineering Technician for a Further Education College in West Yorkshire.

This is a full time temporary role to start asap for ongoing cover

Working within the colleges engineering workshops, you will play a key role in supporting lecturers and students across a range of engineering disciplines. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineering professional or technician who enjoys working in an educational environment and helping to develop the next generation of engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain, and organise engineering workshops, tools, machinery, and equipment.
• Support practical teaching sessions by ensuring materials and resources are available and ready for use.
• Assist lecturers and students during workshop activities where required.
• Carry out routine maintenance, inspections, and safety checks on engineering equipment.
• Ensure workshop environments comply with health and safety regulations and college procedures.
• Monitor stock levels and order materials, consumables, and equipment as required.
• Maintain accurate records relating to equipment servicing, maintenance, and inventory.
• Support the implementation of safe working practices across all engineering workshop areas.

Requirements

• Previous experience working within an engineering workshop, manufacturing environment, or technical engineering setting.
• Good understanding of engineering tools, machinery, equipment, and workshop practices.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations relevant to engineering environments.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Relevant engineering qualification at Level 3 or above is desirable.
• Experience supporting education or training environments would be advantageous but is not essential.

Candidates must have a DBS, if you do not have one Eden Brown can get one on your behalf

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.