Senior Engineering Workshop Technician (Maintenance)

Teaching Vacancies; Towcester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Silverstone UTC in Towcester is seeking a Senior Engineering Workshop Technician to support our engineering team with maintenance and machining responsibilities. You will lead the technician team, oversee the operation and development of workshop facilities, and support students across all engineering disciplines through practical learning activities.

The post requires an engineering qualification and hands-on milling, turning and CNC experience, plus strong health and safety knowledge.

Qualifications

• Must hold an engineering qualification.
• Experience of working in an engineering environment.
• Experience of managing and organising resources.
• A good knowledge of relevant Health and Safety requirements.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Equality and Diversity.
• Understanding of Child and Vulnerable Adult protection (Safeguarding Agenda) and the willingness to increase knowledge.
• Previous experience working in an educational environment (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Prepare workshop apparatus/equipment and materials; assist in practicals and examinations.
• Collect and replace equipment after use; clean as needed.
• Check and maintain equipment; light repairs where possible.
• Assist with supervision of students while working with engineering equipment (mills and lathes).
• Work with teachers to develop lessons, work plans and classrooms environment.
• Support student achievement by providing constructive feedback against learning outcomes.
• Be proactive in managing behaviour and promoting independence and integration of students.
• Assist with ordering & storage of equipment, stock and stationery; organise stock takes with risk assessments.
• Undertake routine safety checks and maintain a safe environment.
• Be responsible for operation and upkeep of test rigs and associated equipment; handle high value components.
• Write risk assessments and operating procedures; maintain Health and Safety records.
• Conduct training on testing equipment and oversee its operation.
• Attend relevant courses on technician work and Health & Safety matters.
• Act as a First Aider for the area.

Skills

Milling

Turning

CNC

Workshop maintenance

Organised

Time management

Health & safety

Interpersonal

Student supervision

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

Silverstone UTC in Towcester is seeking a Senior Engineering Workshop Technician to support our engineering team with maintenance and machining responsibilities. You will lead the technician team, oversee the operation and development of workshop facilities, and support students across all engineering disciplines through practical learning activities.

The post requires an engineering qualification and hands-on milling, turning and CNC experience, plus strong health and safety knowledge.