Technician - Engineering

HARLOW COLLEGE; Harlow; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Bank holidays

Pension scheme

Professional development

Cycle to work

Job summary

HARLOW COLLEGE is seeking an enthusiastic technician to join the Engineering team, supporting practical lessons in the Engineering Centre and assisting with small-scale industrial links. You will prepare machinery and materials, support teachers during demonstrations, and help learners in workshops and classrooms while ensuring a clean, safe work environment.

The role offers opportunities to work with industry-standard equipment, develop practical skills, and contribute to health and safety

Qualifications

• Practical engineering experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills.
• Good practical and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently while also being part of a team.
• Willingness to train on the job.

Responsibilities

• Preparing machinery, tools, materials and equipment for practical lessons.
• Supporting teachers during practical engineering activities and demonstrations.
• Providing individual support to learners during workshop and classroom activities.
• Assisting with the day-to-day running of workshops & labs and maintaining equipment.
• Ensuring health and safety practices are followed in workshops.

Job description

If you have a passion for engineering, enjoy practical work and want to help inspire the next generation of engineers, we would love to hear from you!

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and talented member of staff to join our growing Engineering team at Harlow College. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills while supporting and inspiring the next generation by working in Further Education. Working in a vibrant and positive learning environment, you will play a key role in supporting the teaching of practical activities in our Engineering Centre and working on small scale commercial activities linking teaching to industry directly.

In 2017 Harlow College invested £11 million in our ‘Harlow Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering Centre’ (HAMEC) from which we now deliver training to our students. We are lucky to have industry standard DMG Mori machinery including a 3-axis EcoMill, a 5-axis EcoTurn, a 5-axis DMU 50 and a 5-axis mill turn NLX1500, alongside a brand-new Mechatronics laboratory in our Institute of Technology and a brand-new Electrical Installation workshop.

The technician role includes; Preparing machinery, tools, materials and equipment for practical lessons. Supporting teachers during practical engineering activities and demonstrations. Providing individual support to learners during workshop and classroom activities. Assisting with the operation and day-to-day running of the workshops & labs. Maintaining, checking and organising engineering machinery, tools and equipment. Supporting the safe use of CNC and conventional engineering equipment. Assisting with the manufacture and preparation of components for teaching activities. Assisting with stock control, ordering materials and maintaining workshop consumables. Ensuring workshops and equipment are maintained in a clean, safe and professional condition. Promoting good working practices and ensuring that Health and Safety requirements are followed. Supervising learners and helping them develop safe and professional engineering practices.

What we are looking for:

• An NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, qualification
• Level 2 Maths and English (or equivalent).
• Practical engineering experience, ideally within machining, manufacturing, maintenance, mechatronics or a related engineering environment is preferred.
• An understanding of engineering workshop Health and Safety.
• Good practical and organisational skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with young people and colleagues.
• The ability to work independently while also being part of a wider teaching and support team.
• You don’t need to have a qualification in teaching or assessing, just a passion for Engineering, strong communication skills and a willingness to train on the job.
• 30 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays, as well as additional days leave for college closures and a day off for your birthday
• Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Professional development, training courses and upskilling opportunities – investing in you
• Time to develop skills on industry standard facilities
• Exposure to a wide range of Engineering areas alongside industry experts

Still unsure if this is the right role for you or want more information?

Closing date for applications: 6th October 2026

This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and an Investors in Diversity Silver award holder, dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and communities.

About us

We are a Further Education College offering a mix of A Levels, vocational courses, T Levels, Apprenticeships, HNC/HNDs and HTQs, as well as adult and part-time courses. We are graded Good by Ofsted and have won awards for our innovative approach to learning.

We were the first college in the UK to be given Apple Distinguished School status for our pioneering approach to the use of new technology. We also have a campus at Stansted Airport which is the first of it's kind in the country offering our students a unique opportunity for a career in the aviation industry.

Some of the Fantastic Benefits

• Annual leave
• Flexible Working
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• CPD
• Cycle to work scheme

• Dexter - Teacher
  of Business
• Why Harlow College?

“The flexibility and trust I’ve been given by my line manager and the College has been invaluable. As a modern father and teacher, being supported with flexible working has allowed me to do the school run and stay actively involved in my children’s daily lives, while still growing and developing in my role as an educator. That balance isn’t always easy for men to access in the workplace, and I’ve genuinely felt seen and supported here at Harlow College”.

• Why Harlow College?

“Harlow College has empowered me to unlock my potential and share my expertise with students. I was first given the chance to contribute as an exam invigilator, which then led to a teaching apprenticeship. Recognising my experience from abroad, this institution embodies true equality, diversity, and inclusion. Surrounded by dedicated and compassionate professionals, I am proud to contribute to a community that transforms lives and shapes futures”.

• Dawn – Teacher Stansted Academy
• Why Harlow College?

“I belong here because this college values inclusion and empowers me to thrive. With support from Access to Work, I’ve been able to make the adjustments I need to do my job confidently and effectively. Being part of a team that embraces diversity and supports every individual’s potential makes me proud to teach and grow here.