Specialist Technician - Engineering [CW8315]

Chichester College; Crawley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK educational institution is looking for a Specialist Technician at their Crawley location. This role involves the setup and maintenance of practical engineering workshops, supporting outstanding teaching and learning. You will join a collaborative team focused on professional development and fostering a vibrant learning environment. This position offers a salary of £25,582 – £25,683 per annum for 37 hours a week, with various benefits including annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave

Discount schemes

Family-friendly policies

Continuous professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Solid technical understanding required.
• Experience with hand tools and basic machinery preferred.
• Capacity to maintain and control stock in workshops.

Responsibilities

• Setup and maintain practical workshops in engineering.
• Control stock and assist in teaching.
• Contribute to creating exceptional learning environments.

Skills

Technical understanding

Proficiency with hand tools

Basic machinery knowledge

Job description

As our Specialist Technician, you will possess a solid technical understanding and be proficient with hand tools and basic machinery.

At Crawley College, you'll be supported by a collaborative team and have access to professional development opportunities to grow your career. This is your chance to make a real impact – shaping the future of skilled professionals in the engineering sector. Find out more about working at the Chichester College Group by viewing our staff stories HERE. (https://www.chigroup.ac.uk/about/careers/#:~:text=In%20these%20videos,learn%20and%20progress.).

Working in a vibrant and inclusive further education college is an inspiring experience. Our staff have a relentless focus on delivering outstanding teaching, learning and support, where you'll encounter a diverse student body, a positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences. It's an environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning.

We actively encourage applications from those seeking part‑time roles, job shares, or other flexible working arrangements. Whether you're balancing caring responsibilities, pursuing personal goals, or simply seeking a healthier rhythm between life and work, we're here to support you. Our roles are designed with adaptability in mind and at the heart of our people strategy is a commitment to an inclusive environment where different ways of working are not only accommodated but celebrated.

£25,582 – £25,683 per annum, 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, Fixed Term for 1 year. A unique opportunity to contribute to teaching and learning within our new Institute of Technology and Construction Hub. As our Specialist Technician, you will be involved in the setup, maintenance and stock control of practical workshops in engineering and construction. Working alongside an outstanding teaching team, you will play a key role in creating exceptional learning environments that support outstanding teaching and learning. There will be opportunities for training on new equipment and developing new working practices as the area grows to meet the employment and skills needs of the future.

Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme – the Group contributes 20.4% of your actual pensionable pay.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days in line with continuous service, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement and a wellbeing day. Plus the opportunity to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave.
• Discount schemes – including discounts on shopping, restaurants, travel and onsite facilities such as our gym and First Steps Childcare nurseries (specific campuses only).
• Family‑friendly policies – including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay (dependent on continuous service).
• Continuous professional development opportunities – including development days, funded apprenticeships and access to a range of other courses and activities.