Engineering Workshop Lead

onlyFE; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

Bus travel discounts

Family-friendly policies

Eye tests

Salon services

Bakery items

Job summary

Blackburn College is seeking a Workshop Supervisor in Engineering to lead the management and development of its engineering workshops and labs. You will ensure facilities, equipment and resources are safe, compliant, and fit for purpose while providing technical leadership to staff and students.

The role requires a Level 3 engineering qualification (or above) and Level 2 English and maths, plus practical workshop experience and a track record in supervising facilities and applying safety

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in an engineering discipline (e.g. Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics).
• Level 2 qualification in English and maths.
• Practical experience in an engineering workshop/lab or industrial environment.
• Experience of managing/supervising workshops/labs facilities, equipment, or technical resources.
• Demonstrable experience applying health and safety legislation in a practical environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the effective management, operation and development of engineering workshops/labs to support teaching, learning and assessment.
• Ensure facilities, equipment and resources are safe, compliant and fit for purpose; provide technical leadership to staff and students.

Skills

Engineering workshop supervision

Health & safety compliance

English & Maths Level 2

Practical engineering experience

Technical leadership

Education

Level 3 engineering qualification

Level 2 English qualification

Level 2 Maths qualification

Job description

Blackburn College is seeking a Workshop Supervisor in Engineering to lead the management and development of its engineering workshops and labs. You will ensure facilities, equipment and resources are safe, compliant, and fit for purpose while providing technical leadership to staff and students.

The role requires a Level 3 engineering qualification (or above) and Level 2 English and maths, plus practical workshop experience and a track record in supervising facilities and applying safety