At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure a safe and well-maintained workshop while supporting students and lecturers.
- Company: Kirklees College, committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and a focus on work-life balance.
- Other info: Join a supportive team that values kindness, unity, and excellence.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' learning experiences and career paths.
- Qualifications: Experience in fabrication and effective communication skills with young people.
The predicted salary is between 29100 - 30786 £ per year.
Job Reference: ATR93238
Application deadline: 01/07/2026
Salary: £29,291.00 - £30,786.00
Location: Engineering - PMC
Hours and Weeks per Year: 37 hours / 52 weeks
Responsibilities
- Ensuring that the workshop is a safe place to work
- Ensuring that the workshop is always in pristine condition
- Ensuring that equipment is fit for purpose and is regularly maintained
- Ensuring that stock levels are accurate and kept up to date
- Ensuring that materials are ordered in a timely manner
- Preparing the workshop ready for practical sessions to be delivered safely and effectively
- Monitoring students in the workshop to ensure that work is being carried out safely
- Providing support for Lecturers by facilitating workshop sessions
- Preparing the workshop for apprenticeship ‘end-point assessments’
- Where required, deliver workshop or classroom sessions with support from lecturers
- Carry out procurement of materials and consumables
- Oversee booking of hotel and residential accommodation
- Invoice and oversee invoicing of accommodation to stakeholders
Qualifications
Ideally, you’ll have an appropriate qualification within the fabrication industry (or be able to prove equivalent ability) and demonstrable experience in the further education sector. It’s important that you’re able to communicate effectively, engage with young people and prioritise workloads whilst demonstrating our College values of Kindness, Unity and Excellence in your role.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
As an employer we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of an individuals’ sex, age, religion, race, marital status, disability status, sexual orientation, maternity or care leaver status. We are committed to exploring opportunities for flexible working and ensuring the work-life balance and wellbeing of our workforce.
Please note that any job offer is subject to pre‑employment checks including a DBS check, online searches and references from former employers, in line with guidance from Department for Education.
Facilitator - PMC employer: Kirklees Council
Kirklees College is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its staff, offering a supportive work culture rooted in kindness, unity, and excellence. Located in a vibrant community, the college provides ample opportunities for employee development, flexible working arrangements, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, making it an ideal place for those passionate about education and fostering young talent.
