College Engineering Technician

4 weeks ago


Yeovil Somerset, United Kingdom Yeovil Full time

Yeovil College has been on an exceptional journey over the last seven years. Our College community is completely aligned, great people pulling in the same direction, who are making amazing things happen. Outcomes for learners that are some of the best in the Country, high financial performance which is enabling choices and the delivery of an exceptional student experience. Interconnected with our business community, we are focused on supplementing their prosperity for all of our benefit.

Yeovil as the principal town of South Somerset is set in beautiful countryside close to the wider South West and all of its benefits, making for a fulfilling work/life balance.

Here at Yeovil College, we have an exciting opportunity for an College   Engineering Technician to join our growing Engineering department. You will support in ensuring effective and efficient operations for the Engineering Curriculum area ensuring an environment conducive to ‘outstanding’ learning whilst presenting a professional environment to visitors. Working with groups of learners and staff to maintain and develop workshop skills, resources and professionalism. 

The role will involve complying with health and safety rules and procedures at all times and actively contributing towards such practices, including updating and maintaining Safe Working Procedures, conducting risk assessments while conducting yourself in a manner that shows respect for others and is within college policy with particular reference to Health and Safety policy and procedures and Equality and Diversity policies. You will ensure that all equipment is fully functional and safe for student use before issue and regularly inspect tools and equipment within the workshops and make any minor repairs where necessary and keeping a maintenance logbook if appropriate, regular maintenance. You will also be responsible for maintaining stock levels for the relevant workshops; liaise with relevant members of staff within the College to raise necessary purchase orders for materials and equipment in line with budget and waste targets.

Please note this role will involve fulfilling a First Aid role and a Forklift license is desirable, full training will be provided if an appropriate first-aid certificate is not held. 

For full details of key roles & accountabilities please view the Job Description attached.

To be considered for this role it is essential that you can demonstrate the following: 

  • Knowledge and experience of engineering sector.
  • An awareness and application of health and safety rules within the workplace and workshop environment.
  • Proven experience of effective decision-making using own initiative and working within a successful team environment.
  • Qualified to level 3 in a related engineering topic or willingness to work towards.
  • An appropriate first-aid certificate or willingness to obtain one.
  • A passion for inspiring learners and students.
  • Well organised, systematic approach to work.

Please see the attached Job Description for the full Person Specification for this role. 

Full time, 37 hours per week, all year round.

Benefits Include:

  • Opportunities for professional development.

Yeovil College 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. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Potential applicants should be aware that all successful applicants will need to agree to an enhanced DBS check. Yeovil College follows the DBS Code of Practice which is available from the DBS website. 

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