Hourly Paid Junior Workshop Technician - Electrical

Job Title: Hourly Paid Junior Workshop Technician - Electrical

Department: Construction

Reporting to: Curriculum Team Leader

Salary: National Minimum Wage for your age

Contract: NSG Business Support, Hourly Paid

Basis: Hourly Paid

Pension: NEST Pension

Location: Middlesbrough College Main Campus, TS2 1AD

The Role

We're looking for a proactive and reliable Junior Workshop Technician to support teaching staff by preparing materials and organising workshop spaces ahead of lessons. In this hands on role, you'll assist during practical sessions, helping to ensure lessons run smoothly while supporting both staff and students to stay engaged. You'll also guide students through practical tasks, ensuring safe and effective use of equipment under supervision, making a positive contribution to the overall learning experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up workshops in advance of classes by organising tools, equipment, and materials as directed by teaching staff.
• Support staff with risk assessments, learning how to identify potential hazards and contribute to safety protocols.
• Help ensure that equipment and machinery are in a safe working condition by conducting basic checks and reporting any defects to staff or course team leaders.
• Participate in basic maintenance routines under the guidance of experienced staff, following Health & Safety procedures.
• Conduct weekly checks of workshop rooms and storage areas, ensuring they remain clean, orderly, and safe.
• Provide support to workshop based lessons as needed, including helping with student tasks and ensuring smooth operation of practical sessions.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Hold a minimum Level 3 technical qualification (BTEC, City & Guilds) in an electrical related field.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development.
• Show a willingness to undertake any mandatory training relevant to the role.
• Basic knowledge of rules and regulations within the construction industry.
• Ability to work independently without supervision.
• IT skills relevant to the requirements of the role.
• Strong communication skills.

Please see the person specification for full details - HP Junior Workshop Technician - Electrical

Why Join Us?

• Substantial annual leave entitlement plus holiday purchase scheme.

• Health & Wellbeing; free gym membership, 24/7 counselling for you and your family

• Family friendly policies: flexible hours and a supportive work environment

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential support including counselling, legal and financial advice.

• Professional development: extensive training, mentoring, and career progression opportunities

• Funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training, and paid volunteering days

• Access to discounted hair and beauty treatments at our onsite salon.

• College benefit scheme - College Extras:

• Up to 15% cashback at top retailers & restaurants

• Discounted gift cards for big brands

• Home & tech upgrades via salary sacrifice

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Discounted onsite car parking.

To learn more about working at Middlesbrough College, please visit our Work For Us page.

For further details and to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Antony Briggs, curriculum team leader at .

Are you ready to make your mark?

If you're looking to join a team that cares about their staff wellbeing, values their personal development and works with them to have a positive impact on student experience, come to Middlesbrough College!

About Middlesbrough College

Middlesbrough College is a leading provider of education and training in the North East, offering A-levels, vocational courses, apprenticeships, and degree level qualifications. With state of the art facilities and a commitment to staff development, we're proud to create opportunities for learners and colleagues alike, fostering an environment where everyone can grow, thrive, and make a real difference.

Our Vision,Missionand Values

Across our campus and community, Middlesbrough College is driven by a clear vision, mission, and values that not only shape what we do for students-but also make us a great place to work, grow, and thrive. Find out more here.

Safeguarding Our Students

Middlesbrough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students. All staff are expected to share this commitment. If you're successful, you'll be required to complete thorough pre employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. All posts at Middlesbrough College involve regulated activity and are therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020 mean that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ's guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications, related exceptions and further information. Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children. As part of our shortlisting process, we will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates to identify any safeguarding or reputation related concerns (as required by KCSIE).

Right to work

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Targeted Retention Scheme

Eligible FE teachers in their first five years could receive a £2,000-£6,000 Targeted Retention Incentive for teaching key subjects (construction, chemistry, computing/ICT, early years, engineering, maths, physics). Check full criteria and application window on GOV.UK.

Recruitment Process

Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.

Equality & Diversity

Middlesbrough College is an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make recruitment decisions based on skills and experience. As a Disability Confident employer, we actively support applicants with disabilities.