Workshop Supervisor - Brooksby College

Loughborough College Group; Melton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK educational institution seeks a Workshop Supervisor to oversee daily operations at Brooksby College. The role involves managing resources, ensuring health and safety compliance, and supporting teaching staff in a hands-on learning environment. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in a construction trade, relevant industry qualifications, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a range of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, flexible working arrangements, and strong commitment to equality and inclusion.

Benefits

A competitive pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

On-site parking

Access to healthcare scheme

Subsidized nursery fees

Up to 25 days annual leave

Generous Maternity/Paternity pay

Opportunities for volunteer work

Qualifications

• Experience managing workshop operations.
• Ability to lead health and safety compliance.
• Expertise in preparing resources and supervising students.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day workshop operations.
• Lead on health and safety compliance.
• Support teaching staff during practical demonstrations.

Skills

Proven experience in a construction-related trade

Knowledge of health and safety regulations

Good organisational and time management skills

Effective communication skills

Education

Level 2 or above industry qualifications in a relevant trade

Qualifications in Maths and English Levels 4-9 (GCSE Grades A-C) or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a workshop supervisor to join our team at Loughborough College Group, based at Brooksby College. Working in this role you will support the delivery of teaching and learning within the workshop environment, ensuring that resources, supplies, tools and equipment, are effectively and safely managed and maintained. You will have a passion for innovation, bringing new ideas and embedding new technologies into the learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day workshop operations, ensuring tools, equipment, and materials are available and maintained.
• Lead on health and safety compliance, including risk assessments and safe storage of hazardous substances.
• Support teaching staff by preparing resources, assisting with practical demonstrations, and supervising students during workshop activities.
• Monitor stock levels, order replacements, and manage budgets effectively.
• Maintain workshop cleanliness, security, and readiness for practical training.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of workshop facilities and processes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a construction-related trade (Carpentry, Joinery or Bricklaying) and familiarity with workshop tools and machinery.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations within a workshop setting.
• Good organisational and time management skills, able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication skills to provide clear guidance to students and collaborate with teaching staff.
• Industry qualifications at Level 2 or above in a relevant trade
• Possess qualifications in Maths and English Levels 4-9 (GCSE Grades A-C) or equivalent

About Loughborough College Group

Loughborough College Group is formed of Brooksby College, Loughborough College, Stephenson College and IGNITE Performing Arts. We have a vast curriculum across campus’s offering challenging and engaging learning experiences for our students. We are and have consistently invested in providing our learners and employees with an outstanding and unrivalled range of modern facilities and resources.

Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

Loughborough College Group is striving to attract, develop and retain the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of the college. We are proud to have achieved the Investor in Diversity award and we actively encourage applications from individuals who are currently under-represented and from all areas of the community. Alongside this, we are a disability confident employer, and we welcome everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.

Benefits

• A competitive pension scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• On-site parking
• Access to healthcare scheme
• Subsided nursery fees
• Up to 25 days annual leave per year
• Additional annual leave available
• Generous Maternity/Paternity pay
• Fantastic CPD and inclusive resources for development
• Well-being hours
• Opportunities of volunteering within local community and charities
• Flexible working arrangements and agile working where the business allows
• Staff forums, staff working groups for sustainability, staff steering groups for Investors in Diversity and support services to support with mental health and wellbeing

Note: The successful candidate will be employed by The Leicestershire College, a subsidiary company of Loughborough College. The terms and conditions of employment offered by The Leicestershire College are different to those of Loughborough College. Please note that employees of The Leicestershire College are based at one of the campus’ of Loughborough College Group.

Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship.

Loughborough College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please note, all applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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