Workshop Technician

Abingdon and Witney College; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Holiday entitlement

Continued professional development

Flexible working options

Gym membership

Cycle/tech scheme

Job summary

Abingdon and Witney College is seeking a hands-on individual to support our construction curriculum areas at our Oxford campus. You don't need a formal trade qualification, but practical experience in maintenance, construction, engineering, facilities or related fields will be valued.

The role is on-site, full-time, 37 hours per week, with a permanent contract and August 2026 start. You will assist learners in practical workshops, prepare tools and training areas, maintain safety standards,

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in a technical or trade-related environment.
• Good problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Positive attitude and willingness to support learners.
• Basic IT, English and Maths skills.
• Willing to train to drive a minibus.

Responsibilities

• Support learners during practical workshops and activities.
• Prepare and maintain tools, equipment and training areas.
• Help create a safe, organised and engaging learning environment.
• Assist lecturers with lessons, demonstrations and assessments.
• Support open events, competitions and enrichment activities including occasional driving of the college minibus.

Skills

Hands-on tech exp

Basic IT skills

English & Maths basics

Job description

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification / criteria. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!

Salary: £25,458 - £26,290per annum

Hours per week: 37

Working pattern: Monday to Thursday 7.5 hours, Friday 7 hours

Weeks per Annum: 52 weeks per annum

Location: Horspath Rd, Oxford

Contract type: Permanent

Start date: August 2026

Enjoy practical work and helping others develop new skills?

We're looking for a hands-on, proactive individual to support our construction curriculum areas. You don't need a formal trade qualification. If you have practical experience in maintenance, construction, engineering, facilities, property services, plumbing, electrical work, or a similar environment, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Support learners during practical workshops and activities.
• Prepare and maintain tools, equipment and training areas.
• Help create a safe, organised and engaging learning environment.
• Assist lecturers with lessons, demonstrations and assessments.
• Support open events, competitions and enrichment activities including occasional driving of the college minibus.

What We're Looking For

• Practical, hands-on experience in a technical or trade-related environment.
• Good problem-solving and organisational skills.
• A positive attitude and willingness to support learners.
• Basic IT, English and Maths skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Be willing to train to drive a minibus.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to use their practical skills in a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to the next generation of skilled professionals.

Why Work with Us

Excellent benefits for our employees including generous pension and holiday schemes (with potential Christmas closure days), continued professional development, flexible working options, corporate gym membership, cycle/tech scheme and much more.

Abingdon and Witney College reserve the right to close all applications before posted closing date

AWC values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all appointments are subject to satisfactory clearances including enhanced DBS checks.

Abingdon and Witney College are committed to safer recruitment practices. In addition to our pre-employment checks, we will conduct an online search. This includes checking Google main results feed as well as the 'News' and 'Images' tab. We will be checking for any publicly available information that suggests the applicant may not be suitable to work with children or young/vulnerable people or content that could potentially damage Abingdon and Witney College 's reputation. This may include inappropriate posts, comments or images displaying evidence of offensive or inappropriate behaviour, jokes or language, discriminatory comments, inappropriate photos, drug or alcohol misuse.