Mechanical Engineering Workshop Technician — Teaching Support

Clarus Education; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarus Education in Uxbridge is seeking a College Technician – Mechanical Engineering to support lecturers and students in the Engineering section. You will prepare and maintain workshop equipment and demonstrate its use to staff and learners.

You will supervise students aged 16-19, ensure health and safety compliance, and assist with curriculum delivery and learning resources. A Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering and hands-on workshop experience are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
• Willing to undertake first aid training.
• Experience with bench fitting, drilling, milling and turning.
• Experience with CNC machines, vacuum forming, grinding and band saws.
• Knowledge of health and safety in machine shop environments.

Responsibilities

• Regularly service and maintain tools and equipment in the Engineering section.
• Carry out risk assessments with the Course Team Leader and Head of School.
• Report major maintenance tasks to ensure minimal teaching disruption.
• Raise purchase order forms to maintain stock levels for teaching materials.
• Maintain cleanliness of teaching environments under your area of responsibility.
• Ensure areas comply with health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Demonstrate equipment and supervise learners with proper safety.
• Assist course teams in preparing teaching materials and resources.
• Set up equipment for teaching and learning within your area.
• Collaborate with other technicians to ensure continuity of provision.

Skills

Workshop skills

Health & safety awareness

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

Level 3 Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CNC machines

Vacuum forming

Grinding

Band saws

Job description

Clarus Education in Uxbridge is seeking a College Technician – Mechanical Engineering to support lecturers and students in the Engineering section. You will prepare and maintain workshop equipment and demonstrate its use to staff and learners.

You will supervise students aged 16-19, ensure health and safety compliance, and assist with curriculum delivery and learning resources. A Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering and hands-on workshop experience are required.