High Skills Technician - Mechanical Engineering

• Location: West London
• Job Type: Full-time
• Pay: £15 per hour

Join our client's team as a High Skills Technician in Mechanical Engineering, where you will play a crucial role in supporting the educational environment within a Mechanical Engineering department. This position is ideal for someone with a strong background in mechanical engineering and a passion for education and student support.

• Regularly service and maintain tools and equipment in various labs including the Materials and Mechanical Science Lab, Thermofluid Lab, and Project Lab, ensuring all equipment is functional and safe.
• Keep an up-to-date maintenance record and produce and update lists of equipment, tools, and consumables.
• Carry out risk assessments in collaboration with the Course Team Leader, Section Manager, and Head of School, and recommend improvements.
• Report major maintenance tasks to ensure minimal impact on teaching and learning.
• Raise purchase order request forms to maintain adequate stock levels for effective teaching and learning.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of teaching environments within your area of responsibility.
• Ensure all areas comply with health and safety and environmental requirements.
• Supervise students in the laboratories, focusing on health and safety and good working practices.
• Assist course teams in preparing materials and resources and setting up equipment for teaching sessions.
• Demonstrate equipment to students as requested and supervise students during practical support/project lessons, including evening sessions.
• Work collaboratively with other technicians to ensure continuity of provision across the School of Engineering.

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 2 years’ experience with mechanical test equipment, such as for material testing, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and mechanical principles.
• Up-to-date knowledge of Health and Safety requirements, particularly in machine shop environments.
• Industrial experience in Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working in a training environment or with young people.
• Proficient IT skills or willingness to develop them.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Understanding of and commitment to Safeguarding, Equality and Diversity.

• Exclusive representation to leading FE colleges, prisons, and training providers in the area.
• A specialist further education consultant who will search for jobs on your behalf.
• A Health Cash Plan and Reed Discount Club.
• Entitlement to Statutory Sick Pay, Statutory Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay, Parental Leave and Antenatal/Pre-Adoption Appointment Payment.
• Access to Training and Development - Reed Assessment Centre - Reed Learning.
• Great referral bonuses.
• Access to roles throughout the UK and online/remote learning.

To apply for the High Skills Technician position in Mechanical Engineering, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.