Workshop Technician - Machinery

About the role as a Workshop Technician

We are recruiting a proactive and organised Machinery Workshop Technician to join our Engineering team based at Reading college. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality practical teaching by ensuring our workshops, equipment and learning environments are safe, well maintained and fully equipped.

Working closely with teaching staff, you will provide technical support across our Engineering workshops, helping learners develop their practical skills while maintaining the highest standards of health and safety.

This is a full time (37 hours per week), permanent contract.

What do you need to be a successful Machinery Workshop Technician at Activate Learning?

We are looking for an organised, proactive and positive individual with experience of working with and developing the skills and behaviours of young people, who can confidently support learners during practical activities, manage workshop resources and stock, maintain accurate records, and communicate effectively with staff and students, while contributing flexibly to an outstanding learning environment.

The successful candidate will have

• Experience in a mechanical engineering or similar practical workshop environment.
• A sound understanding of engineering tools, machinery, equipment and workshop practices.
• Practical skills in the safe use, maintenance and basic repair of workshop tools, machinery and equipment.
• The ability to prepare, maintain and organise workshop equipment, tools and materials to ensure the effective delivery of practical activities.
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage stock, monitor consumables and maintain a safe, clean and orderly workshop.
• The ability to work collaboratively with teaching staff and colleagues to support practical learning and ensure workshops are well prepared.
• Good communication skills and a proactive, flexible approach to supporting the day-to-day running of a busy workshop.

What we offer

We want you to feel supported, valued and able to develop throughout your career with us. As part of the Activate Learning team, you’ll have access to:

• 28 days’ annual leave *calculated according to working hours

• Local Government Pension Scheme

• Healthcare Cash Plan

• Free eye tests

• Season ticket loan / bus pass

• Dedicated Wellbeing Toolkit; Your wellbeing. Your way. Support when you need it.

• Blue Light Card; access to a range of discounts and offers

• Access to LinkedIn Learning; develop new skills and explore learning at your own pace

• Learning and development opportunities; access to a range of professional development, training and career development opportunities to help you grow and progress

For more information about our benefits and wellbeing support, visit our Work with us - Wellbeing page.

About Activate Learning

Activate Learning is a forward-thinking education group committed to transforming lives through learning.

We provide a wide range of education and training, including Further Education, Higher Education, adult education and apprenticeships, supporting learners at different stages of their education and careers.

At the heart of everything we do is our award-winning Learning Philosophy, which shapes how we teach, support our learners and work together as colleagues. Our approach is built around three simple principles: Feel Safe, Find Purpose and Make Progress.

We recognise that everyone has a different starting point, experience and ambition. We work with our learners as individuals, helping them build the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to progress.

As a colleague, you'll be part of a supportive and inclusive organisation where learning, development and making a positive difference are central to what we do.

Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

Important information

We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible. Once a vacancy is closed, the application form will no longer be available.

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to interview, appoint and close the advert before the advertised closing date.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

We welcome applications from all candidates who meet or exceed the minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion or ethnicity. We are committed to making our recruitment process inclusive and accessible.

If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please contact the Talent Team.

Some positions may require a legally mandated health surveillance check due to exposure to hazardous conditions.

Activate Learning does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies. Agencies working with our Talent Team must be part of our Preferred Supplier List (PSL).