Job Title: Engineering Technician
Department: Engineering
Reporting to: Curriculum Team Lead – Engineering
Contract: NSG Business Support, Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 37 hours
Salary: £25,276 - £27,604 per annum
Annual Leave: 30 days plus statutory Bank Holidays
Pension: NEST Pension Scheme
The Role
We are seeking an organised and proactive individual to join our team as a Engineering Workshop Technician, supporting the effective day-to-day operation of our Engineering workshops. This hands-on role involves preparing workshops, tools, and materials in advance of lessons, ensuring learning environments are safe, well-resourced, and fully compliant with Health & Safety requirements.
The successful candidate will work closely with staff and students, providing practical support during sessions while maintaining and monitoring equipment to a high standard. You will play a key role in promoting a strong culture of safety, keeping workshop spaces clean and organised, and ensuring all activities run smoothly to support an engaging and effective learning experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with monitoring consumable stock levels, including helping with kit allocations and checking deliveries under supervision. Ensure that all items are securely stored when not in use
- Support staff with risk assessments, learning how to identify potential hazards and contribute to safety protocols.
- Help ensure that equipment and machinery are in a safe working condition by conducting basic checks and reporting any defects to staff or course team leaders.
- Assist in setting up workshops in advance of classes by organising tools, equipment, and materials as directed by teaching staff.
Please see the full person specification here - Engineering Technician
Qualifications
- Hold a minimum Level 3 Technical qualification (BTEC, City & Guilds) in an Engineering related field
- Commitment to continuous professional updating
- A commitment to undertake any mandatory training relevant to the role
Experience
- Experience of a college learning environment
- Experience of being able to support basic Engineering based workshop activities with young learners
- Experience of engineering facilities and machinery
Knowledge & Skills
- Basic knowledge of rules and regulations in Engineering Industry
- Ability to work unsupervised.
- IT skills appropriate to the needs of the post
- Good communication skills
Why Join Us?
Substantial annual leave entitlement plus holiday purchase scheme.
Health & Wellbeing; free gym membership, 24/7 counselling for you and your family
Family-friendly policies: flexible hours and a supportive work environment
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential support including counselling, legal and financial advice.
Professional development: extensive training, mentoring, and career progression opportunities
Funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training, and paid volunteering days
Access to discounted hair and beauty treatments at our onsite salon.
College benefit scheme: College Extras
Up to 15% cashback at top retailers & restaurant
Discounted gift cards for big brands
Home & tech upgrades via salary sacrifice
Cycle to Work scheme
Discounted onsite car parking.
To learn more about working at Middlesbrough College, please visit our Work For Us page.
For further details and to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Stuart Bain, CTL, Engineering on [email protected]
Are you ready to make your mark?
If you’re looking to join a team that cares about their staff wellbeing, values their personal development and works with them to have a positive impact on student experience, come to Middlesbrough College!
About Middlesbrough College
Middlesbrough College is a leading provider of education and training in the North East, offering A-levels, vocational courses, apprenticeships, and degree-level qualifications. With state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to staff development, we’re proud to create opportunities for learners and colleagues alike, fostering an environment where everyone can grow, thrive, and make a real difference.
Our Vision, Mission and Values
Across our campus and community, Middlesbrough College is driven by a clear vision, mission, and values that not only shape what we do for students—but also make us a great place to work, grow, and thrive.
Safeguarding Our Students
Middlesbrough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students. All staff are expected to share this commitment. If you’re successful, you’ll be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. All roles within the College carry safeguarding responsibilities, including promoting student welfare, reporting any concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), and modelling safe and appropriate conduct in line with College policies.
All posts at Middlesbrough College involve regulated activity and are therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) mean that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications, related exceptions and further information.
Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
As part of our shortlisting process, we will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates to identify any safeguarding or reputation‑related concerns (as required by KCSIE).
Right to work
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Recruitment Process
Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.
Equality & Diversity
Middlesbrough College is an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make recruitment decisions based on skills and experience. As a Disability Confident employer, we actively support applicants with disabilities.
