Technician - Engineering (AMTEC, Bristol)

Weston College Group; West of England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Weston College is seeking a Technician - Engineering to support the Engineering department in Filton, Bristol. The role involves managing workshops, setting up learning activities, and maintaining and repairing equipment to support staff and learners.

The ideal candidate will have a Level 2 qualification in Engineering, up-to-date engineering knowledge, and excellent organisational and health and safety awareness to ensure high standards of safety and operation in the workshops.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Qualification in Engineering.
• Up to date knowledge of Engineering practices.
• Excellent organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to staff and students within the Engineering department.
• Assist in the management of workshops and safely set up and prepare learning activities.
• Clean, maintain and repair equipment within these areas.
• Maintain an inventory of all relevant equipment and materials.
• Advise staff to ensure that stocks are maintained.
• Undertake regular health and safety checks and provide supervision to ensure standards.

Skills

Engineering practices knowledge

Organisational skills

Health and Safety awareness

Education

Level 2 Qualification in Engineering

Job description

As one of the fastest-growing Colleges in the UK, Weston College is excited to be opening the brand-new Advanced Manufacturing Technical Excellence College, which will welcome its first learners in September 2026.

We are currently looking for a Technician - Engineering, to support the team, in Filton, Bristol.

As a Technician, you will provide technical support to both the staff and students within our Engineering department. You will assist in the management of workshops and will safely set up and prepare learning activities as well as cleaning, maintaining and repairing equipment within these areas.

You will also maintain an inventory of all relevant equipment and materials and will advise staff to ensure that these stocks are maintained.

A good knowledge of Health and Safety within the workshops will be required, as you will be required to undertake regular checks on relevant equipment and will provide supervision to ensure that work and safety standards are being maintained.

Required skills and qualifications

• Level 2 Qualification in Engineering


• Up to date knowledge of Engineering practices


• Excellent organisational skills

Should you wish to gain further qualifications, there may be an opportunity to complete an Apprenticeship whilst in post.

Weston College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We value equality, diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants who require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact or 01934 411441.

Please note: this vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received, so we encourage early applications.