Senior Technician - Mechanical Engineering

We are seeking a Senior Technician to support students and staff in our Mechanical Engineering section. You would supervise the team of Technicians in Mechanical Engineering, take the lead on Health and Safety issues, consumables, stock and maintain an inventory. You would prepare and maintain equipment for use by lecturing staff and students, demonstrate the use of equipment and support the teaching teams in their delivery of the curriculum. You would also supervise students in the workshop ensuring that they comply with health and safety requirements and good workshop practice.

You will need to possess a Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering with experience of working as a Technician in Mechanical Engineering, and the ability to work effectively with young people aged 16 – 19. You should have a good understanding of health and safety requirements and good communication skills, and have the ability to supervise a team effectively. Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

• To supervise the team of Mechanical Engineering Technicians within the Section.
• To take the lead on Health & Safety within the Section.
• To regularly service and maintain tools and equipment within the Engineering section.
• To carry out risk assessment in conjunction with the Course Team Leader, Section Manager and Head of School and recommend improvements.
• To report any major maintenance tasks to the Section Manager/ Head of School to ensure the least impact on teaching and learning.
• To raise purchase order request forms to maintain stock levels of materials and tools at a level which enables effective teaching and learning.
• To maintain cleanliness of teaching environments within the area of responsibility.
• To liaise with Section Manager/ Head of School to ensure that all areas comply with health and safety and environmental requirements.
• To demonstrate skills/ activities/ use of equipment and supervise, in conjunction with the lecturer, students working within the teaching areas with respect to health and safety and good working practice issues.
• To assist course teams in preparing materials and resources for teaching and learning.
• To assist lecturers in setting up equipment for teaching and learning within the post holder’s area of responsibility.
• To work with other technicians to ensure continuity of provision across the School of Engineering.
• To be willing to undertake first aid training and a willingness to become a first aider within the College.

• Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering
• Willing to undertake first aid training

• Experience of working as a Mechanical Engineering Technician
• Ability to lead/supervise a team effectively
• Ability and willingness to learn and use mechanical test equipment e.g. for material testing, fluid mechanics, mechanical principles
• Experience of bench fitting, drilling, milling and turning
• Experience with CNC machines, vacuum forming, grinding and band saws
• Up-to-date knowledge of Health and Safety requirements, particularly applied to machine shop environments
• Industrial experience in Mechanical Engineering
• Good communication skills, written and verbal
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with vocational learners aged 16-19

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

To apply for this opportunity, send your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.