Mechanical Workshop Technician

Express Recruitment; Derby; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education institution is seeking a Mechanical Engineering specialist in Derby to support apprenticeship students in understanding Health and Safety for various equipment, including CNC machines and lathes. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of up to £35,000 and additional benefits, working with students and a dedicated engineering team at a state-of-the-art facility.

Benefits

Additional holidays

Defined pension schemes

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Qualifications

• Formal qualification in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• Demonstratable practical experience on workshop machinery.
• Risk and COSHH assessment training essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all equipment and workshop spaces adhering to Health and Safety.
• Ensure Health and Safety Risk Assessments for new students.
• Develop training plans and activities for students.

Skills

Practical experience on workshop machinery

Strong knowledge of hydraulics/pneumatics

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work with young adults

Education

Formal qualification in Mechanical Engineering

Risk and COSHH assessment training

Job description

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Base pay range

Express Recruitment are currently working with a leading education institution who are based in the Midlands. Our client is looking for a Mechanical Engineering specialist to support apprenticeship students develop an understanding of Health and Safety for a range of equipment, inclusive of new CNC machines and lathes. The successful candidate will be working alongside the Nuclear Engineering Technical specialist, supporting a newly established, state of the art Engineering Academy.

It's an exciting time to join our client, as they go through a period of growth due to success, and they are offering a generous salary of up to c£35,000. Alongside this, they also offer a range of benefits inclusive of, additional holidays, defined pension schemes, and paid maternity and paternity leave.

• Maintain all equipment and workshop spaces, always adhering to all Health and Safety regulations
• Ensure Health and Safety Risk Assessments are completed efficiently for new students starting their courses
• Offer guidance to apprenticeship students, focused on Engineering equipment (operating of CNC machines for milling/turning)
• Assist with assessments of student development on a periodic basis, discuss any concerns with Team Manager
• Develop training plans and activities to deliver to students, considering individual learning style

Skills & Background

• Formal qualification in Mechanical Engineering or similar subject
• Demonstratable practical experience on workshop machinery, including welding
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics/pneumatics and mechatronic systems
• Excellent communication skills at all levels
• Ability to work with young adults from all backgrounds
• Risk and COSHH assessment training essential

About Express Recruitment

Express Recruitment has been offering exceptional recruitment solutions across the East Midlands since 1987, “exceeding expectations every time” of over 267,000 candidates.

We supply a diverse range of sectors including Engineering, Technology, Professional Services, Languages, Sales & Marketing, Call Centres, Commercial, Manufacturing, Local Authority, NHS, Education and Voluntary organisations. Find all of our current vacancies on https://bit.ly/3IaEnI7

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Vacancy Summary

Hours: Monday-Friday, Full Time

Salary: Up to c£35,000 per annum D.O.E

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Unfortunately, we are unable to contact all candidates due to the large volume of applications we receive. If you have not heard from a consultant within the next three days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Express Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Express Recruitment Ltd. are those of an Employment Agency.

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