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Workshop Technician - Engineering
1. Hours: 18.5 hours per week
2. Salary: £28,316 to £29,754 full time equivalent | £14,158 to £14,877 actual salary
3. Location: Castleford College
We have an excellent opportunity for a Workshop Technician to join our Engineering and Automotive team, where you will support Motor Vehicle courses.
As a Workshop Technician you will play a crucial role in supporting students and teaching staff with the delivery of the Engineering Curriculum. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include demonstrating and instructing learners involved in practical activities. Additionally, you will be responsible for ensuring Health & Safety standards are met and maintaining an organised and efficient workshop environment.
We are seeking a motivated individual who is enthusiastic about working with young people, adults, and employers. The ideal candidate will have up-to-date industry knowledge and expertise, a passion for the Engineering sector, and excellent teamwork skills.
As a Workshop Technician, you should have:
4. Level 2 qualification in relevant vocational area
5. GCSE A*- C / 9 - 4 in English and Maths or equivalent
6. Experience in relevant industry/ education setting
If you have the skills and experience, we are looking for and would like to join us please click ‘Apply Now’, we’d love to hear from you.
See what we have to offer and come and join us. You won’t be disappointed.
Benefits include:
7. Generous Annual Leave (30 days annual leave pro rata + bank holidays + college closure days)
8. Personal and Professional Development opportunities
9. Discounted Metro Card Scheme
10. Generous Contributory Pension Scheme
11. Cycle to Work Scheme
12. Access to Employee Assistance Programme
13. Reduced price personal gym membership
14. Access to a wide range of high street discounts (retail, supermarkets and restaurants)
15. Annual Staff Recognition Awards
DIRECT APPLICANTS ONLY, NO AGENCY CV’S.
Closing Date: 16th June 2026
The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students and this post will be subject to pre-employment vetting in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, this includes an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS. Sight of evidence of all essential qualifications as outlined in the Person Specification must also be provided.
All posts within the Group are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This means that applicants are not entitled to withhold information about any convictions that are not "Protected" which for other purposes are "spent" under the provisions of the act.
If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal record check from the country/countries you have worked/resided in if you are the preferred candidate for the post.
We are proud to be awarded the Investors in Diversity Silver accreditation by the National Centre for Diversity, for our successful implementation of FREDIE (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Engagement). We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications from all
Safeguarding Statement
heart of Yorkshire education group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.