Facilitator - Manual Machining Workshop

Kirklees Council; Huddersfield; Hybride; GBP 29 000 - 31 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Kirklees College is seeking a Facilitator – Manual Machining Workshop to support the Engineering Centre. The role focuses on preparing machining sessions, ensuring equipment readiness, and helping learners develop practical skills in a safe, well-organised workshop.

The post involves supervising students, supporting demonstrations, and assisting in apprenticeship assessments, while upholding college values of kindness and excellence.

Qualifications

• Appropriate qualification in manual machining or demonstrated equivalent ability.
• Ability to communicate effectively with learners and staff.
• Commitment to health and safety in a workshop environment.

Responsabilités

• Ensure safe, efficient operation of the workshop and support for practical sessions.
• Maintain tools and equipment, monitor stock, and prepare the workshop for sessions.
• Supervise students during tasks and assist lecturers with demonstrations.
• Assist in apprenticeship assessments and maintain a clean, professional learning environment.

Connaissances

Machining qualification

Communication skills

Health & safety awareness

Formation

Qualification in manual machining

Description du poste

Job Reference: ATR104831

Application deadline: 25/10/2026

Salary: £29,291.00 - £30,786.00

Job Description

Job Title:

Facilitator – Manual Machining Workshop

Salary:

£29,291 - £30,786

Location:

Engineering Centre

Hours and Weeks per Year:

37 hours / 52 weeks

At Kirklees College we are always looking for new talent, and welcome applications from all sectors.

Whether in a teaching & learning role or in one of our specialised Business Support functions, you'll be involved in nurturing and developing the next generation of construction workers, engineers, health workers and countless others.

We're already a successful college, but we're continually striving to be better and do better - be part of our story!

In the role of Facilitator, you will primarily be based at the Engineering Centre, where your main responsibilities will include preparing for machining workshop sessions, ensuring all equipment and materials are ready for delivery, and supporting the effective facilitation of learning and skills development.

Your key responsibilities will be to ensure the safe, efficient, and organised operation of the workshop, supporting both students and staff in delivering high-quality practical training. You will be responsible for maintaining tools and equipment, monitoring stock levels, preparing the workshop for sessions, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Additionally, you will supervise students during practical tasks, support lecturers with demonstrations, and assist in apprenticeship assessments, all while maintaining a clean, professional, and industry-standard learning environment.

Ideally, you'll have an appropriate qualification within manual machining (or be able to prove equivalent ability). It's important that you're able to communicate effectively, engage with young people and prioritise workloads whilst demonstrating our College values of Kindness, Unity and Excellence in your role.

Closing Date : 25 th October 2026

(We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications).

As an employer we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of an individuals’ sex, age, religion, race, marital status, disability status, sexual orientation, maternity or care leaver status. We are committed to exploring opportunities for flexible working and ensuring the work-life balance and wellbeing of our workforce. Please note that any job offer is subject to pre-employment checks including a DBS check, online searches and references from former employers, in line with guidance from Department for Education.

Vacancy Documents

• 2026 - Manual Machining Workshop Facilitator - JD.docx
• 2026 - Manual Machining Workshop Facilitator - JD.docx
• Kirklees College Application Form.docx
• Kirklees College Application Form.docx