Reference: JUL20266217
Expiry date: 22:59, Fri, 31st Jul 2026
Location: Reading
Benefits
Competitive holiday, excellent pension and fantastic onsite facilities.
About the role as a Engineering Technician
We are recruiting a proactive and organised Engineering 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.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have:
- Level 3 Qualification (or above) in Mechanical Engineering
- Experience working within an engineering workshop or similar environment
- A good understanding of engineering equipment, machinery and workshop practices
- Proven experience of work within a professional Engineering environment
- Experience of working with and developing the skills and behaviours of young people
- Experience maintaining tools, machinery and workshop equipment
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain accurate records
- Experience of stock control, ordering materials and managing workshop resources
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with staff and students
- Confidence supporting learners during practical activities, although you will not be expected to teach or deliver lessons independently
- A positive, flexible and proactive approach with a commitment to providing an outstanding learning environment
Who we are
Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.
We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.
When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.
Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits
- Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award‑winning Learning Philosophy.
- Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing.
- Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
- Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement through our in‑house L&D team.
- Teaching Support: Tailored induction and development programs for teaching staff.
- Pension Schemes: Teacher and Local Government pension schemes for Activate Learning staff.
- Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave.
- Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
- On‑Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.
Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.
Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.
Note: Some positions may require a legally mandated health surveillance check for exposure to hazardous conditions.
Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.
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