Technician

Nottingham College; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Travel cost schemes

Continued Personal Development (CPD)

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Nottingham College's Highfields Campus seeks an Engineering Workshop Technician to support practical engineering education within our hands-on workshops. You will help set up training environments, maintain equipment, and assist learners across welding, fabrication, machining, mechanical engineering, 3D printing and electronics.

You will work with teaching staff to ensure safe, well-organised spaces, manage stock and records, and provide guidance on tool use.

Qualifications

• Practical engineering experience in a workshop environment.
• Ability to set up and maintain teaching workshops.
• Good communication and classroom support.

Responsibilities

• Set up training environments and equipment for teaching.
• Support practical activities across welding, fabrication, machining, mechanical engineering, electronics.
• Carry out basic maintenance of machinery and tools.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with orders.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed.

Skills

Practical engineering

Workshop operation

Health and safety

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Job description

We are looking to recruit an Engineering Workshop Technician to join our Engineering team based at our Highfields Campus. This is a varied and hands-on role supporting the delivery of practical engineering education. Our Engineering department covers a range of disciplines, including welding and fabrication, machining, mechanical engineering, 3D printing/additive manufacturing and electronics. You will work closely with teaching staff to ensure our workshops, equipment and practical learning environments are safe, well organised and ready for learners. Key duties will include: · Setting up and preparing practical training environments, workshops and equipment for teaching and assessment. · Supporting practical activities across areas such as welding, fabrication, machining, mechanical engineering, 3D printing and electronics. · Carrying out regular checks and basic maintenance of machinery, tools and workshop equipment. · Moving and handling equipment, materials and machinery safely where required. · Supporting the safe operation of engineering machinery and equipment. · Providing technical support to teaching staff and learners during practical activities. · Helping learners use tools, machinery and equipment safely and appropriately. · Maintaining accurate records relating to equipment, maintenance, stock and workshop activities. · Monitoring stock levels and assisting with the ordering of materials, components, tools and other workshop consumables. · Identifying equipment faults and arranging or reporting repairs where required. · Ensuring workshops and practical areas are maintained to a high standard. · Following college health and safety procedures and contributing to a safe working environment. · Understanding and following risk assessments, COSHH requirements and relevant workshop safety procedures. Training will be provided where required. · Working proactively and using initiative, while also working effectively as part of the wider Engineering team.

We are looking for someone with a passion for engineering and practical workshop activities, who can adapt to the varied requirements of an FE Engineering environment. You will ideally have practical experience in one or more areas of engineering, such as welding, fabrication, machining, mechanical engineering, electronics or 3D printing/additive manufacturing. You will also bring: · Good practical engineering and workshop skills. · Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. · The ability to work positively with young people and support learners undertaking practical activities. · The ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities. · A proactive approach, with the ability to work using your own initiative and with limited supervision. · Good organisational and record-keeping skills. · A willingness to learn and develop your technical knowledge across different areas of engineering. · An understanding of health and safety within an engineering/workshop environment. · Experience of risk assessments and COSHH would be an advantage, although full training will be provided where appropriate. · The ability to work effectively as part of a team and build positive working relationships with teaching staff and other college colleagues. Most importantly, we are looking for someone who is practical, reliable, approachable and enthusiastic about supporting the next generation of engineers.

Being part of Nottingham College means playing a vital part in helping thousands of people reach their potential. Together, we're making a positive difference to our learners, to our communities and to each other. We're building better futures, for others and for ourselves. Here, you'll work in a vibrant environment, in a rewarding role and for a college that values your contribution. Here, you will belong.

• Competitive salary - £26,082 to £26,492 per annum FTE. (This will be pro-rata for term time only or part time posts)
• 35 daysAnnual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave
• Access to
Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discountsat various stores and services across the UK via our Vivup App
• Varioustravel schemes including cycle to work, local transport season tickets and carsalary sacrifice scheme
• Opportunitiesfor professional development including 8 dedicated Continued PersonalDevelopment (CPD) days and our Request to Invest Programme
A place to belong At Nottingham College, we'recommittedto creating a workplace where everyone feelssupported, valued, and understood. We're proud to be recognised as a Carer Confident employer, acknowledging the tailored support we offer to staff who balance their roles with caring responsibilities. As part of the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme, we'reactivelytackling the stigma around menstrual health and providing meaningfulsupportto those affected. Ourcommitmentto wellbeing continues as we work towards becoming a Menopause Friendly accredited employer, ensuring those experiencing menopause and peri-menopausefeelheard andsupported. Mental health matters here too - our network of accredited Mental Health First Aiders is always growing, helping to foster a culture ofcompassionandunderstandingacross the college. Through our Wellness Cafés - informal gatherings that invite open conversation - colleagues are encouraged toshareexperiences andsupportone another. Whether navigating health challenges or balancing work and personal life, wellbeing is prioritised at Nottingham College, allowing you to thrive in your career. Nottingham College is a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together, make a positive difference. Within ourinclusiveworkplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need. Nottingham College iscommittedto safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers tosharethiscommitment. Background checks including employerreferences, and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.