Senior Technician - Mechanical Engineering

 28.8 hours per week (4 days), 52 weeks per year

Preferred working days Monday - Thursday, however working pattern can be negotiated. We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Uxbridge College has excellent facilities for the delivery of Engineering, and this is an exciting time to join our highly successful team.   

We are seeking a Senior Technician in to support students and staff in our Mechanical Engineering section. You would supervise the team of Technicians in Mechanical Engineering, take the lead on Health and Safety issues, consumables, stock and maintain an inventory. You would prepare and maintain equipment for use by lecturing staff and students, demonstrate the use of equipment and support the teaching teams in their delivery of the curriculum. You would also supervise students in the workshop ensuring that they comply with health and safety requirements and good workshop practice.   

You will need to possess a Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering with experience of working as a Technician in Mechanical Engineering, and the ability to work effectively with young people aged 16 – 19.  You should have a good understanding of health and safety requirements and good communication skills, and have the ability to supervise a team effectively.

Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

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