Lead Engineering Workshop Technician

Barnet and Southgate College; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnet and Southgate College seeks a Lead Engineering Workshop Technician to provide technical support across the Engineering department. In this role, you will enhance practical learning experiences, support student projects, and ensure health and safety compliance while contributing to workshop operations and equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• Experience in machining, welding, and fabrication.
• Knowledge of workshop equipment and mechanical assemblies.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Support the operation of mechanical workshops including CNC machining.
• Maintain and test equipment regularly.
• Ensure safety standards and conduct risk assessments.

Skills

Machining

Welding

Fabrication

Health and safety compliance

Teaching support

Problem-solving

Team player

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Barnet and Southgate College

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London, United Kingdom

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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About the Role

Barnet and Southgate College is seeking a highly skilled Lead Engineering Workshop Technician to provide specialist technical support across our Engineering department. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with students, academic staff, and external clients, ensuring the smooth operation of workshop facilities and enhancing practical learning experiences.

As part of our technician team, you will contribute to practical engineering services, including manufacturing, fabrication, and equipment maintenance. You should be experienced in machining, welding, and assembly techniques.

This role involves delivering practical teaching sessions, supporting student projects, and ensuring health and safety compliance in the workshop and labs.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the operation of mechanical workshops, including CNC and conventional machining, fabrication, and assembly.
• Assist in manufacturing and fabrication for projects and practical classes.
• Maintain and test equipment regularly.
• Procure materials and maintain inventory.
• Ensure safety standards and conduct risk assessments.
• Support academic staff and students with demonstrations and projects.
• Maintain records, liaise with suppliers, and process purchase orders.
• Participate in outreach activities and professional development.

About You

• Experience in machining, welding, and fabrication.
• Knowledge of workshop equipment and mechanical assemblies.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings.
• Proactive about health and safety.
• Experience in teaching and supporting students.
• Organized, problem-solver, team player.

This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure in line with our safer recruitment policy.