Advanced Technician - Mechanical Engineering
Job Ref No: REQ001684
Contract type: Permanent
Hours per week: Full Time – 36½ hours
Salary: £25,915 – £27,443 per annum
Location: Longbridge (postholders may be required to work at any College Centre)
Responsible to: Head of School
Closing Date: 2nd November 2025
Interview Date: 14th November 2025
Aims of Job / Job Purpose
The main responsibility of this role is to support the day-to-day effective running of the workshops as directed.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
* Keep the workshop clean and tidy and ensure hygiene standards are met and maintained
* Assist lecturers in all practical classes in a supervisory/teaching capacity
* Be responsible for equipment, fitting and consumables
* Log all tools and equipment in and out of tool stores
* Maintain machines, tooling and work areas
* Keep inventory and stock of all tools, machines and fitting
* Check that all equipment is in a safe working order at all times
* Liaise with Head of School and lecturers in ordering tools, fittings, consumables and keep accurate budgetary records
* Develop work areas and rigs for students use
* Plan and progress a series of jobs, keeping the line manager informed of activity
* Attend and contribute to the section meetings
* Prepare materials for classes as requested by teaching staff
* Work in other trade areas for effective support of students and cover for absent colleagues
* Maintain high standards of health & safety in own work and in the workshop area
* Support teaching team with formative and summative assessments
Other Duties and Responsibilities
* Comply with internal and external quality standards and contribute to the College's strategic aims
* Comply with college policies and procedures and health and safety regulations
* Support the safeguarding and promotion of students' welfare
* Maintain confidentiality in relation to all College information and comply with Data Protection Legislation
* Participate in the College's Appraisal scheme and undertake any training as required
* Support and actively participate in the implementation of the College's Equal Opportunity policies
Person Specification
* Education / Qualification: Level 3 qualification in relevant engineering or manufacturing area
* Experience: 12-18 months experience in related field including working on lathes, millers and drillers
* Skills and Aptitude: Flexible approach to working, can work unsupervised, self‑motivated, innovative and adaptable to new working practices, willingness and ability to work as a member of a team, engagement in self‑development and willingness to undertake further development and training as required
* Personal Attributes: Self‑motivated, innovative, adaptable, team orientation, proactive support
* Practical Requirements: Able to work flexibly across college sites, able to work outside normal working week with reasonable notice, occasional evening and weekend working
Safeguarding and DBS
All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence for anyone who is barred from working with children and or vulnerable adults to apply for this position.
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