Machinery Workshop Technician - Engineering

Activate-Learning-1; Reading; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive holiday

Excellent pension

On-site facilities

Free parking

Job summary

Activate Learning is recruiting a Machinery Workshop Technician to join the Engineering team at Reading college. You will support the delivery of practical teaching, maintain workshops and equipment, and ensure health and safety standards are met.

The role involves working closely with staff and students, managing workshop resources and stock, and contributing to an outstanding learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working in an engineering workshop or similar environment.
• Good understanding of engineering equipment, machinery and workshop practices.
• Experience maintaining tools and workshop equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of practical teaching in Engineering workshops.
• Maintain workshops, equipment and learning environments to high health and safety standards.
• Provide technical support to staff and students in practical activities.

Skills

Workshop experience

Health and safety

Stock management

Communication

Education

Level 3 Qualification in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Engineering equipment maintenance

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Machinery Workshop Technician - Engineering

Reference: OCT20262658

Expiry date: 23:59, Wed, 4th Nov 2026

Location: Reading

Benefits: Competitive holiday, excellent pension and fantastic onsite facilities.

About the role as a Machinery Workshop Technician:

We are recruiting a proactive and organised Machinery Workshop Technician to join our Engineering team based at Reading college. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality practical teaching by ensuring our workshops, equipment and learning environments are safe, well maintained and fully equipped.

Working closely with teaching staff, you will provide technical support across our Engineering workshops, helping learners develop their practical skills while maintaining the highest standards of health and safety.

This is a full time (37 hours per week), permanent contract.

What do you need to be a successful Machinery Workshop Technician at Activate Learning?

We are looking for an organised, proactive and positive individual with experience of working with and developing the skills and behaviours of young people, who can confidently support learners during practical activities, manage workshop resources and stock, maintain accurate records, and communicate effectively with staff and students, while contributing flexibly to an outstanding learning environment.

The successful candidate will have:

• Level 3 Qualification (or above) in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience working within an engineering workshop or similar environment.
• A good understanding of engineering equipment, machinery and workshop practices.
• Experience maintaining tools, practical knowledge of working machinery and workshop equipment.

Who we are

Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.

We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

Why work with the Activate Learning Group?

Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:

• Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.
• Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing.
• Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
• Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.
• Teaching Support: Tailored induction and development programs for teaching staff.
• Pension Schemes: Teacher and Local Government pension schemes for Activate Learning staff.
• Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave.
• Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
• On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.

Note: Some positions may require a legally mandated health surveillance check for exposure to hazardous conditions.

Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.