Senior Technician Mechanical Engineering

Teaching Vacancies; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SYPA – with generous employer contrib

Annual leave 30 days + 8 bank holidays

Health and wellbeing support

Employee assistance programme

Occupational Health

Free eye tests for VDU users

Free parking on most campuses

Hybrid and flexible working

CPD opportunities

People-focused culture

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineering Workshop Technician to support practical engineering programme delivery in a busy workshop. You will maintain a safe, organised learning environment and ensure machinery and equipment are prepared for teaching and assessment activities.

The successful candidate will lead a team of technicians, operate manual and CNC tools, and collaborate with teaching staff to support engineering education while upholding Health & Safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering high quality technical support in curriculum areas.
• Experience identifying training needs to support learning.
• Ability to supervise a team of technicians.
• Awareness of Health & Safety requirements in college/workshop.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, organised and fully operational workshop environment.
• Prepare, set up and maintain workshop equipment and resources for teaching.
• Operate manual and CNC machines including lathes and milling machines.
• Lead a team of technicians and support lecturers during practical sessions.
• Ensure machinery is inspected, maintained and records kept.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Health & Safety awareness

Student support

Education

Level 2 English and Maths

Engineering qualification Level 3 or above

Assessor / teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one

Job description

Senior Technician Mechanical Engineering

What skills and experience we're looking for

Experience of delivering high quality technical support in specified or related curriculum area

Experience of identifying training needs to support learning

Ability to give clear instructions to students on the safe use of equipment/materials

Experience of managing a team of technicians/staff

Good communication skills- written and verbal

Ability to work well with a range of people and be able to respond to the needs of individuals

Experience of working with young people and/or adults

Level 2 English and Maths Qualification or Equivalent

Qualification in specified or relevant curriculum area

Knowledge of relevant industrial/sector standards

An awareness of Health and Safety issues and experience of conducting work in accordance with college requirements

What the college offers its staff

As the successful candidate, you will be offered a salary of between £26,916 - £29,225 per annum based upon a combination of the skills, knowledge and experience that you can bring to the role.

Our Full Benefits Package

• SYPA – with a generous employer contribution
• Annual leave - 30 Days (222 hours) + 8 Bank Holidays (59.2 hours)- this includes a discretionary Christmas closure period
• Health and wellbeing, we offer
• Employee assistance programme through Bupa
• Occupational Health through PAM
• Free eye tests for VDU users
• Free parking is available at the majority of our campuses
• Hybrid and flexible working opportunities
• Continuous professional development opportunities
• A people‑focused working culture where you can grow and thrive

Further details about the role

As a Senior Mechanical Engineering Workshop Technician, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of practical engineering programmes within a busy mechanical engineering workshop. You will be responsible for maintaining a safe, organised and fully operational workshop environment, ensuring that machinery, tools, materials and equipment are prepared and available for teaching and assessment activities.

The successful candidate will have substantial experience working in a mechanical engineering workshop and be confident operating, maintaining and setting up a range of manual and CNC machine tools. They will also lead a team of technicians and work closely with teaching staff to support the delivery of engineering programmes.

Please note that this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure the mechanical engineering workshop is maintained to a high standard, providing a safe, organised and fully operational learning environment.
• Prepare, set up and maintain workshop equipment, tooling, materials and resources for practical teaching sessions.
• Operate and maintain workshop machinery including:
  • Manual milling machines
  • CNC milling machines
  • Horizontal and vertical bandsaws
  • Belt sanders and polishing equipment
  • General hand and power tools
• Manufacture components, fixtures, jigs and teaching aids to support curriculum delivery.
• Support lecturers during practical sessions by preparing demonstrations, setting machines and assisting learners with safe workshop practices.
• Ensure machinery is regularly inspected, maintained and reported for repair where necessary, maintaining accurate maintenance records.
• Manage workshop tooling, measuring equipment and consumables, ensuring adequate stock levels are maintained.
• Source engineering materials, tooling, PPE and consumables from suppliers, obtaining quotations, raising purchase requests and monitoring deliveries to ensure value for money and continuity of workshop operations.
• Advise on the purchase and specification of new workshop machinery, tooling and equipment.
• Manage workshop inventory, including engineering materials such as metals, plastics and consumables.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation, including COSHH, PUWER, LOLER (where applicable), risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Assist in the design and delivery of practical learning activities and engineering projects.
• Support students in developing practical engineering skills whilst promoting safe working practices at all times.
• Provide technical advice and guidance to curriculum staff on workshop processes, manufacturing techniques and equipment capabilities.
• Deliver training and demonstrations to staff on the safe operation and effective use of workshop machinery and equipment.
• Support continuous improvement of workshop facilities, equipment and working practices.

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate experience in:

• Working within a mechanical engineering workshop or manufacturing environment.
• Operating and setting manual lathes and milling machines.
• Operating and setting CNC lathes and CNC machining centres.
• Using general fabrication and workshop machinery including bandsaws, drills, grinders and measuring equipment.
• Ordering engineering materials, tooling and consumables from suppliers.
• Managing workshop stock and inventory.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Working to engineering tolerances and quality standards.
• Maintaining workshop machinery and equipment.
• Implementing safe systems of work and ensuring compliance with workshop Health & Safety legislation.
• Supervising or mentoring staff, apprentices or learners within an engineering environment.
• Experience supporting engineering education within a college, apprenticeship provider or training environment.
• Knowledge of CAD/CAM software and CNC programming.
• Experience with metrology equipment and quality inspection techniques.
• Relevant engineering qualification (Level 3 or above) in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related discipline.
• Assessor, teaching or training qualifications (or willingness to work towards one).

If you want to find out more about the role please contact Reiss Bennett, Curriculum Manager - [e-mail]

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.