Job Title: Engineering Technician Status: Permanent, 37 hours per week Closing Date: Sunday 17th May 2026 Assessment Centre Date: Monday 1st June 2026 Overview Reaseheath College is a forward thinking and dynamic College providing an excellent educational experience to over 4,500 students a year. The College has significantly invested in the Engineering facility, with a £7 million Advanced Engineering and Agri-Tech Centre boasting some fantastic, state of the art facilities and equipment for teaching purposes. As the UK’s leading academy for agricultural engineering, we are constantly raising the bar to deliver training in the advanced technology needed to maintain the complex tractors and agricultural machinery used in precision farming. Our Agricultural Engineering team with industry expertise, support the development of students technical knowledge and practical skills with the maintenance of agricultural machinery. About the role We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Engineering Technician to provide high quality technical support to teaching staff and students within the Engineering department. Working closely with the Senior Technician, you will ensure that machinery, equipment and learning resources are maintained to the highest standards, supporting an engaging, safe and effective learning environment. Key responsibilities: • Provide high quality technical support to teaching staff and students, ensuring effective use of machinery, equipment and learning resources • Maintain, prepare and repair engineering machinery and equipment in line with industry, departmental and College standards • Ensure high standards of health & safety, safeguarding, security and compliance within the Engineering department • Support learners’ development by organising resources and contributing to an engaging, safe learning environment • Work closely with the Senior Technician and wider College teams to deliver a cost effective, efficient technical service The successful candidate will: • Hold a minimum Level 2 qualification in Agricultural Engineering, Construction Plant, Motor Vehicle Studies (or equivalent vocational experience), or be willing to work towards one • Have previous experience of maintaining and repairing engineering related machinery and equipment • Hold GCSE Grade C / Level 2 (or equivalent) in Maths and English, or be willing to work towards these • Have demonstrable experience of working with and maintaining equipment, with the ability to prioritise and problem solve effectively • Be self motivated, flexible and able to work both independently and as part of a team We can offer you: • 35 days annual leave plus bank holidays • A two-week festive/New Year shut down • Generous pension scheme with an employer contribution of 20.8% • Enhanced sick pay of up to 6 months full pay depending upon service • On site gym membership available • Pluxee reward scheme For more information, please refer to the additional job description. Please note this role constitutes ‘regulated activity’ as defined by the Protection of Freedom Act 2012. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with barred list information prior to starting employment. You must also have the right to work in the UK and will be required to provide evidence to support this. In addition, online checks will be carried out during the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Reaseheath College is committed to achieving its public sector general equality duty, which is set out in the Equality Act 2010. The College has a clear mission and clear values, which incorporate equality, diversity and inclusion. The College staff recruitment and selection process, CPD processes, policies and practice are designed to ensure that when employment decisions are made, they are based solely on the skills and qualities required for the position and comply with all relevant employment legislation and best practice standards. Disability Support The College is a Disability Confident Employer and will support any reasonable adjustments you require to perform your best during the recruitment process. You can contact the HR team should you require any adjustments during either your application or during the assessment centre. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised close date if we receive a sufficient number of applications. We do not accept applications or speculative CVs through recruitment agencies.