Engineering Technician

St Mary's College Voluntary Catholic Academy, Hull, HU6 7TN

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026 - Subject to Clearances

• Closing date

  2 June 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  20 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £22,702.00 - £23,420.00 Annually (Actual) Grade 4 (SCP 5 - 7) - £26,428 - £27,275 FTE

Engineering Technician job summary

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Engineering Technician to support the delivery of our engineering curriculum within a secondary school/college setting. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a practical environment and is passionate about supporting young people in developing essential technical skills, confidence, and independence.

Working closely with teaching staff, you will play a key role in ensuring that practical lessons run smoothly, safely, and effectively. You will help prepare materials and resources, maintain workshop spaces, and provide hands-on support to students during lessons.

This role is 37 hours per week, term time only plus 5 additional days.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare tools, materials, components, and equipment for practical engineering lessons.
• Support teachers during practical sessions to ensure activities are safe, engaging, and well-organised.
• Maintain workshop areas, ensuring equipment is in good working order and safely stored.
• Monitor and manage stock levels, including ordering materials in line with departmental budgets.
• Assist with routine maintenance of tools and machinery.
• Provide small group and one-to-one support to students, helping them develop practical skills and understanding.
• Promote and uphold high standards of health and safety at all times.
• Support students’ personal development by encouraging independence, confidence, and resilience.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Experience in an engineering, workshop, manufacturing, or technical environment.
• Strong practical skills and confidence using a range of tools and equipment.
• Good organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• The ability to build positive working relationships with staff and students.
• A calm, patient, and supportive approach when working with young people.
• A sound understanding of health and safety in a practical learning environment.
• A willingness to contribute positively to the wider life and ethos of the school/college.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive and collaborative staff team.
• Play a key role in shaping students’ practical learning experiences.
• Work in a well-equipped and engaging workshop environment.
• Contribute to a curriculum that prepares students for further education and careers in engineering.

Further Information

If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, please contact:

• Abbie Longthorn - ALongthorn@smchull.org
• Rebecca Johnston - RJohnston@smchull.org

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

The Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

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Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

St Mary’s College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Mary's College Voluntary Catholic Academy

• School type: Academies, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 2438 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Mary's College Voluntary Catholic Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mary-s-college-voluntary-catholic-academy

St Mary's College continues to go from strength to strength, offering our students and the community we serve, top quality educational provision, outstanding facilities and a commitment to the highest of standards.

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