Engineering Technician

Engineering Technician Application Deadline: 5 December 2025 Department: Curriculum - Engineering Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Gillingham Campus Reporting To: Stella Nedziwe-Maseya Compensation: £24,242 - £28,586 / year Description Work as part of a team to support the department in meeting the College’s objectives and targets set out in the strategic plan, supporting teaching staff in the preparation and execution of appropriate practical teaching sessions, ensuring the reliable and timely availability of materials and equipment. Main Responsibilities and Duties: The following is an indication of the type and level of the main priorities expected of this role as directed by your line manager and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties or tasks: 1. To take responsibility for the Engineering workshop and storerooms, by ensuring they are safe, tidy and appropriately resourced. 2. Working with the Engineering Team review and develop the resources required to deliver the relevant levels of qualification offered by the College, including supporting teaching staff in the delivery of practical teaching sessions. 3. Prepare and maintain practical facilities and associated equipment, including planning routine servicing and maintenance, ensuring they are in first class order, and readily available for teaching staff. 4. Deal with materials, tools and equipment for workshop sessions, including maintaining stock levels, ordering, unloading of delivered materials, preparation for sessions, issuing to students and monitoring its use, in compliance with H&S and COSHH regulations. 5. Take responsibility for the safe management of materials, chemicals, tools, equipment and instrumentation according to the levels of associated risk during the ordering, storage, use and disposal process with reference to COSHH Regulations and other relevant H&S legislation. 6. Exercise good and safe workshop practice in compliance with Health and Safety regulations and legislation and to maintain a safe, clean and tidy learning environment. 7. Demonstrate and give practical instruction to students as appropriate and assist in the creation of an environment conducive for student achievement. Provide technical assistance to the teaching staff. 8. Assist students to compile portfolios in accordance with the requirements of the awarding organisation. Application Requirements To ensure compliance with safeguarding guidelines, all applicants must complete the application form in full. This includes providing: A full employment history from the time you left full-time education, with details of any gaps in employment explained. Information on all relevant education and qualifications. Please note, incomplete applications will not be considered. Your co-operation helps us maintain the highest standards of safety and care for children and young people. Benefits Click here to view MidKent College benefits.