Engineering Technician
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Harlow, CM20 3LH |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 25 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 6 Oct 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
What we are looking for:
• An NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, qualification
• Level 2 Maths and English (or equivalent).
• Practical engineering experience, ideally within machining, manufacturing, maintenance, mechatronics or a related engineering environment is preferred.
• An understanding of engineering workshop Health and Safety.
• Good practical and organisational skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with young people and colleagues.
• The ability to work independently while also being part of a wider teaching and support team.
• You don’t need to have a qualification in teaching or assessing, just a passion for Engineering, strong communication skills and a willingness to train on the job.
What the college offers its staff
Job Benefits:
• 30 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays, as well as additional days leave for college closures and a day off for your birthday
• Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Professional development, training courses and upskilling opportunities – investing in you
• Time to develop skills on industry standard facilities
• Exposure to a wide range of Engineering areas alongside industry experts
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.