Technician - Engineering

Waltham Forest College; London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading further education institution in East London is seeking a Technician Coach for the Engineering Industries team. You will be responsible for workshop safety and support learners in developing practical skills. Ideal candidates will have technical knowledge, coaching experience, and should contribute to a diverse and inclusive environment. The role is permanent with a salary range of £26,205 - £27,784 per annum.

Benefits

Career average pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Enhanced sick pay

NUS Employee discount

Free onsite parking

Cycle to work scheme

Sodexo benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting in industry or workshop environment.
• Ability to coach or support others.
• Knowledge of maintaining mills, lathes, and pillar drills would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for health and safety of workshops.
• Support small groups of learners with practical skills.
• Manage workshop area and stock.

Skills

Technical knowledge (CAD)

Workshop safety

Coaching others

Inventory management

Manual skills (milling, lathes)

Job description

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Job Title: ACEI Technician Coach (Engineering Industries)

Location: East London

Hours: 36 hours per week

Salary range £26,205 - £27,784 per annum (including London Weighting)

Contract Type: Permanent

Waltham Forest College has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted following its most recent inspection and has distinguished itself as one of only a small number of General Further Education Colleges across the country to achieve the prestigious ‘Outstanding’ rating.

Waltham Forest College has been named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, a testament to its exceptional employee experience and organisational culture. Survey results revealed staff engagement and confidence in leadership to be significantly above the national average, underlining the College’s focus on wellbeing, inclusivity, and professional growth.

Ranked in the top 5% of GFE colleges nationally for student achievement, Waltham Forest College continues to be an aspirational destination for learners. With state-of-the-art industry-standard facilities, a dedicated and expert teaching team, and a strong network of employer partnerships, the College ensures students are future-ready and equipped for success.

We are looking for a technician coach to join the Engineering Industries team. As technician coach, you will be responsible and accountable for the health and safety of workshops, inventory and supporting small groups of learners with practical skills and progress. You will be a proactive specialist with technical knowledge to join the existing team including relevant software (CAD) and manual skillset. You will lead and manage the relevant workshop area and stock, as well as supporting the department with learner progress, experience and practical skills, leading to wider participation and excellent achievement in various vocational courses offered in the department. Knowledge of maintaining mills, lathes and pillar drills would be beneficial. Stock ordering / control of materials, tooling and machine equipment would be an advantage. Also, supporting the production of learner’s work pieces to achieve the highest industry standards.

You will have proven experience of supporting in the industry or workshop environment and coaching or supporting others, ideally within FE.

What’s in it for you?

We offer the opportunity to help develop your skills and knowledge in a friendly team environment, plus a range of benefits including a career average pension scheme, employee assistance programme, enhanced sick pay, NUS Employee discount, free onsite parking, cycle to work scheme and Sodexo benefits scheme.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects the wider community we support.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students and expect everybody working for the College to share this commitment. We actively seek DBS clearance checks for applications of employment as part of our safeguarding procedures. In line with KCSIE 2024 and Safer Recruitment principles the college reserves the right to conduct online searches of shortlisted candidate.

Closing Date: 14 August 2025

Interview Date: TBC

*Please apply as soon as possible as applications

will be considered upon receipt; we reserve the right to interview before the closing date*.

Safeguarding Statement

Waltham Forest College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. Waltham Forest College is a Mindful Employer. People who have experienced mental health issues will not be discriminated against due to their mental ill health. Disclosure of a mental health problem will enable the College to assess and provide the right level of support or adjustment if needed.

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Job Title: ACEI Technician Coach (Engineering Industries)

Location: East London

Hours: 36 hours per week

Salary range £26,205 - £27,784 per annum (including London Weighting)

Contract Type: Permanent

Waltham Forest College has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted following its most recent inspection and has distinguished itself as one of only a small number of General Further Education Colleges across the country to achieve the prestigious ‘Outstanding’ rating.

Waltham Forest College has been named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, a testament to its exceptional employee experience and organisational culture. Survey results revealed staff engagement and confidence in leadership to be significantly above the national average, underlining the College’s focus on wellbeing, inclusivity, and professional growth.

Ranked in the top 5% of GFE colleges nationally for student achievement, Waltham Forest College continues to be an aspirational destination for learners. With state-of-the-art industry-standard facilities, a dedicated and expert teaching team, and a strong network of employer partnerships, the College ensures students are future-ready and equipped for success.

We are looking for a technician coach to join the Engineering Industries team. As technician coach, you will be responsible and accountable for the health and safety of workshops, inventory and supporting small groups of learners with practical skills and progress. You will be a proactive specialist with technical knowledge to join the existing team including relevant software (CAD) and manual skillset. You will lead and manage the relevant workshop area and stock, as well as supporting the department with learner progress, experience and practical skills, leading to wider participation and excellent achievement in various vocational courses offered in the department. Knowledge of maintaining mills, lathes and pillar drills would be beneficial. Stock ordering / control of materials, tooling and machine equipment would be an advantage. Also, supporting the production of learner’s work pieces to achieve the highest industry standards.

You will have proven experience of supporting in the industry or workshop environment and coaching or supporting others, ideally within FE.

What’s in it for you?

We offer the opportunity to help develop your skills and knowledge in a friendly team environment, plus a range of benefits including a career average pension scheme, employee assistance programme, enhanced sick pay, NUS Employee discount, free onsite parking, cycle to work scheme and Sodexo benefits scheme.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects the wider community we support.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students and expect everybody working for the College to share this commitment. We actively seek DBS clearance checks for applications of employment as part of our safeguarding procedures. In line with KCSIE 2024 and Safer Recruitment principles the college reserves the right to conduct online searches of shortlisted candidate.

Closing Date: 14 August 2025

Interview Date: TBC

*Please apply as soon as possible as applications

will be considered upon receipt; we reserve the right to interview before the closing date*.

Safeguarding Statement

Waltham Forest College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. Waltham Forest College is a Mindful Employer. People who have experienced mental health issues will not be discriminated against due to their mental ill health. Disclosure of a mental health problem will enable the College to assess and provide the right level of support or adjustment if needed.