High Skills Technician: Mechanical Engineering – FE College – Uxbridge

High Skills Technician: Mechanical Engineering – FE College – Uxbridge

One of the largest and best performing Further Education colleges in England is seeking to appoint a High Skills Technician in Mechanical Engineering.

The College delivers the very best for its ambitious learners by offering high quality courses, apprenticeships and programmes for young people, enabling them to make extraordinary progress towards their own personal goals. The College is committed to ensuring that every learner maximises the opportunities offered to them.

As a High Skills Technician in Mechanical Engineering you will be joining a friendly and supportive team with a range of industry experience, committed to the success of learners. 

Job Description - High Skills Technician: Mechanical Engineering

• Ensure general maintenance and undertake simple repairs for the equipment within the Mechanical Engineering Section
• Provide assistance to lecturers in preparing equipment and resources for teaching and learning
• Be responsible for maintaining tools and equipment to an efficient level
• Carry out risk assessments and recommend improvements to ensure all aspects of health and safety are complied with
• To raise purchase order request forms in order to maintain stock levels of materials and tools at a level which enables effective teaching and learning
• To supervise, with / without the Lecturer, students working within the laboratories with respect to health and safety and good working practice issues
• To demonstrate equipment to students if requested by Lecturers
• To supervise students during practical support/ project lessons / directed study including during evenings
• Full time (36 hours) permanent role
• £30,711 to £32,642 per annum

Person Specification - High Skills Technician: Mechanical Engineering

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• At least 2 years’ experience in mechanical test equipment
• Up-to-date knowledge of Health and Safety requirements particularly applied to machine shop environments
• Good communication skills, written and verbal
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with young people
• Commitment to learners and learner achievement

If you are interested in this High Skills Technician in Mechanical Engineering opportunity, APPLY NOW to be considered for an interview!

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. As a High Skills Technician: Mechanical Engineering you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful High Skills Technician: Mechanical Engineering will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.  This High Skills Technician: Mechanical Engineering post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Apply for this High Skills Technician in Mechanical Engineering opportunity by sending your CV to Clarus Education. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted) for the High Skills Technician in Mechanical Engineering role within 48 hours.

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High Skills Technician: Mechanical Engineering – FE College – Uxbridge