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Engineering Technician
Starting Salary: £26,898 FTE
Harlow
Full-time
Permanent
If you have a passion for engineering, enjoy practical work and want to help inspire the next generation of engineers, we would love to hear from you!
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and talented member of staff to join our growing Engineering team at Harlow College. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills while supporting and inspiring the next generation by working in Further Education. Working in a vibrant and positive learning environment, you will play a key role in supporting the teaching of practical activities in our Engineering Centre and working on small scale commercial activities linking teaching to industry directly.
In 2017 Harlow College invested £11 million in our 'Harlow Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering Centre' (HAMEC) from which we now deliver training to our students. We are lucky to have industry standard DMG Mori machinery including a 3-axis EcoMill, a 5-axis EcoTurn, a 5-axis DMU 50 and a 5-axis mill turn NLX1500, alongside a brand-new Mechatronics laboratory in our Institute of Technology and a brand-new Electrical Installation workshop.
The technician role includes; Preparing machinery, tools, materials and equipment for practical lessons. Supporting teachers during practical engineering activities and demonstrations. Providing individual support to learners during workshop and classroom activities. Assisting with the operation and day-to-day running of the workshops & labs. Maintaining, checking and organising engineering machinery, tools and equipment. Supporting the safe use of CNC and conventional engineering equipment. Assisting with the manufacture and preparation of components for teaching activities. Assisting with stock control, ordering materials and maintaining workshop consumables. Ensuring workshops and equipment are maintained in a clean, safe and professional condition. Promoting good working practices and ensuring that Health and Safety requirements are followed. Supervising learners and helping them develop safe and professional engineering practices.
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.
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
To apply: Please click thelink or copy and paste it into your browser:https://harlow-college.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/4319100?cid=3512&t=Technician-Engineering
PLEASE DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH ESSEX SCHOOLS JOS AS YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE PROCESSED
Still unsure if this is the right role for you or want more information?
Contact Robert McGowan at rmcgowan@harlow-college.ac.uk for an informal discussion or to arrange to come in for a tour.
Closing date for applications: 6th October 2026
This vacancy may close early dependant on the volume of applications received, we therefore encourage you to apply ASAP.
This 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. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
We are an equal opportunities employer and an Investors in Diversity Silver award holder, dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and communities.