Engineering Workshop Technician (Thermofluids)

Boston Rose; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational provider in Loughborough is seeking an Engineering Workshop Technician (Thermofluids) to support the daily operation of technical facilities. The role involves maintaining equipment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and providing technical support for laboratory experiments. Candidates should have experience with thermodynamics and a commitment to health and safety practices. The position offers a salary of £29,588 to £34,610 per annum along with generous holiday and pension benefits.

Benefits

Generous pension

36 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays

Opportunity to purchase additional holiday

Qualifications

• Experience operating, testing and maintaining equipment that demonstrates thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics.
• Experience working in a laboratory, workshop, or other technical facility applying good Health & Safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate the daily operation of technical facilities and resources.
• Assemble, evaluate, and maintain thermo-fluid lab equipment.
• Diagnose faults in test equipment and replace components as necessary.
• Implement Health and Safety regulations and conduct risk assessments.
• Maintain good housekeeping and monitor consumable stock levels.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and instructional materials.
• Suggest solutions for identified technical issues based on expertise.
• Assist with student visit days and outreach activities.

Skills

Experience operating thermodynamic equipment

Experience in laboratory or workshop environments

Knowledge of Health & Safety practices

Job description

Engineering Workshop Technician (Thermofluids)

Leicestershire
£29,588 to £34,610 p/a
Full‑time, permanent or temporary considered

We are currently working with an education provider in the Leicestershire area who are looking for an Engineering Workshop Technician (Thermofluids) to join their team on a full‑time basis. Both permanent candidates and interim temporary contractors can be considered for this one.

The role involves working as part of a team to support and co‑ordinate the daily operation of school technical facilities, using your knowledge and expertise to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and the effective use of technical facilities, equipment and resources. One lab is equipped with practical equipment and rigs covering both mechanical and fluid tutorials; the other lab houses equipment that is used in related taught classes but is also used for research purposes. You will provide technical support for hands‑on laboratory experiments facilitated by Module Leaders designed to promote self‑learning and self‑paced peer‑assisted tutorial work groups.

Role Duties

• Co‑ordinate the daily operation of technical facilities, equipment and resources within the school, assuming a higher level of responsibility for facilities aligned to your specialism.
• Assemble, evaluate, and maintain thermo‑fluid lab equipment.
• Diagnose faults in test equipment, replacing or modifying components as required.
• Keep updated on Health and Safety regulations, implement them and escalates any issues. Conduct risk assessments and other compliance activities as required.
• Maintain good housekeeping and follow in‑house protocols to monitor consumable and stock levels. Purchase consumables within budget and policy guidelines.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, such as standard operating procedures, and instructional materials.
• Identify technical issues and suggest solutions based on your expertise.
• Help prepare for and assist with student visit days and outreach activities. Flexibility regarding working hours/days is required at times.
• Review or appraise project drawings at the design stage, advise on amendments and suggest suitable equipment and consumables.
• Complete role‑specific training and continue with personal career development.

Qualifications

• Experience operating, testing and maintaining equipment that demonstrates thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid dynamics.
• Experience working in a laboratory, workshop or other technical facility and applying good Health & Safety practices.

The starting salary would be between £29,588 and £34,610 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience). You would also receive a generous pension in addition to a holiday allocation of 36 days (including Bank Holidays). You would also be able to purchase more holiday if desired.

To apply for the role, please send a CV and your daytime contact number. Interviews will be set up as soon as possible.

Safeguarding & Compliance

Boston Rose is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants and clients to share this commitment. This role will involve work with under 18s or vulnerable adults. Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

Boston Rose Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions.