Engineering Technician
Job description
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Engineering Technician - Further Education College
Location: Norwich, Norfolk
Contract Type: Full-time / Permanent
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Are you a skilled and motivated Engineering Technician looking to make a real impact in education? We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our team at a leading Further Education College in Norwich.
As an Engineering Technician, you will:
· Provide technical support for engineering workshops and laboratories.
· Maintain and prepare equipment, tools, and materials for practical sessions.
· Assist teaching staff in delivering high-quality learning experiences.
· Ensure compliance with health and safety standards at all times.
What Were Looking For
· Relevant engineering qualification or equivalent experience.
· Strong practical skills in mechanical and/or electrical engineering.
· Ability to maintain and troubleshoot workshop equipment.
· Excellent organisational and communication skills.
· Commitment to supporting student success and a safe learning environment.
Benefits
· Competitive salary and pension scheme.
· Opportunities for professional development and training.
· Supportive and collaborative working environment.
· Access to modern facilities and resources.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a covering letter to
Our agency is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references will be required.
Key skills
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Application advice
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⭐ Highlight your engineering qualification and workshop experience at the top as the advert specifically seeks relevant engineering qualifications
🔧 Emphasise your hands-on experience with mechanical and electrical equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
🎓 Showcase any previous educational or training support experience as you'll be assisting teaching staff
🛡️ Mention your commitment to health and safety compliance as this is explicitly required for the role
📋 Include your DBS check status or willingness to obtain enhanced clearance as this is mandatory
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- •Maintained 25+ pieces of workshop equipment across mechanical and electrical engineering laboratories, achieving 98% uptime during academic terms
- •Supported 12 teaching staff in delivering practical sessions to 180 students, preparing materials and equipment for daily workshop activities
- •Implemented health and safety protocols for engineering workshops, conducting weekly equipment inspections and maintaining compliance records
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Prospero Teaching's Engineering Technician role at Norwich Further Education College perfectly aligns with my technical expertise in mechanical and electrical engineering workshop support. My hands-on experience in equipment maintenance and commitment to health and safety standards make me well-suited to assist teaching staff in delivering high-quality practical sessions.
My background in workshop equipment troubleshooting and laboratory management has prepared me to provide the technical support essential for student success in engineering education.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How would you troubleshoot a piece of workshop equipment that suddenly stops working during a practical session?
- ›What safety protocols would you implement when preparing engineering laboratory equipment for student use?
- ›Describe your experience maintaining mechanical and electrical workshop tools and equipment.
- ›How would you prepare materials and equipment for different types of engineering practical sessions?
- ›What steps would you take to ensure workshop equipment meets health and safety standards?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time when you had to support teaching staff in delivering a practical session.
- ›Describe a situation where you had to prioritise multiple equipment maintenance tasks.
- ›How do you ensure clear communication when working with both students and teaching staff?
- ›Give an example of when you identified and resolved a safety concern in a workshop environment.
- ›Tell me about a time when you had to adapt quickly to support an unexpected equipment failure during a lesson.
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time when you had to support teaching staff in delivering a practical session.
Describe a situation where you had to prioritise multiple equipment maintenance tasks.