37 hours per week
Are you a skilled engineer who thrives on keeping things moving? Do you want a role where your work directly impacts the comfort, safety, and success of thousands of students and staff every day?
If you’re looking for a purpose-driven career that combines technical expertise with community impact, we want you on our team.
About the Role
As our Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you will be the backbone of our campus infrastructure. You’ll play a critical role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of mechanical building services across the entire college estate.
From keeping the classrooms warm in the winter to ensuring the taps run clean, your work directly contributes to the wellbeing of our learners and staff, as well as the college’s commitment to sustainability and operational excellence.
The ability to use the Welsh language at a basic level (or willingness to undertake training) is desirable.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.
Requirements & Compliance
Safeguarding: Appointment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and EWC registration (costs covered by the candidate).- Qualifications: Lecturers must hold or be willing to achieve a teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE) within a set period.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Coleg Gwent is an anti-racist, Disability Confident Employer committed to equality under the Equality Act 2010. We welcome all identities and neurodiverse talent, particularly encouraging applications from underrepresented groups (Minority Ethnic, Female, LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities). Support includes six staff networks (Race, LGBTQ+, Disability, etc.) and an ED&I steering group.
Staff Wellbeing
We provide comprehensive health support, including:
Subsidised gym access and wellbeing activities.- Access to the Headspace app and mental health champions.
- Accessible campuses and prayer rooms.
Closing Date: 30/08/2026
Interview Date: 07/09/2026
Coleg Gwent is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and registration with the Education Workforce Council if appropriate
Mae Coleg Gwent wedi ymrwymo i ddiogelu a hyrwyddo lles plant, pobl ifanc ac oedolion agored i niwed ac mae'n disgwyl i'r holl staff a gwirfoddolwyr rannu'r ymrwymiad hwn. Mae cyflogaeth yn amodol ar Ddatgeliad Manwl boddhaol gan y Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd a chofrestriad gyda Chyngor y Gweithlu Addysg os yn briodol.
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