Randstad has an opportunity available for an Engineering Technician to join the team with a leading education provider based in Newtownabbey (BT37).
In this key role, you will provide vital technical support across dynamic engineering workshop environments in Newtownabbey. The ideal candidate will apply their hands-on mechanical expertise to assist teaching staff, supervise practical classes and maintain high safety standards, directly contributing to an engaging, high-quality learning experience for students.
Benefits
- Competitive pay rate starting from £14.29 per hour
- Full-time, temporary 6-month contract offering stable daytime hours
- Weekly pay and accrued holiday entitlement via the agency
- Opportunity to work with a dedicated team in well-equipped modern workshops
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your assignment
Requirements
- Level 3 Engineering qualification
- GCSE Mathematics and GCSE English Language at grade A-C (or equivalent qualification)
- Demonstrable hands-on experience and practical knowledge within an engineering workshop
- Proven competency in the safe operation of mechanical workshop tools and machinery, including welding equipment, fabrication machines and hand tools for metal shaping
- Solid understanding of health, safety and good housekeeping practices within a workshop environment
- Practical experience operating CNC machinery (desirable)
- Access to suitable transport for business purposes
- Candidates will be subject to enhanced vetting / compliance checks including an Enhanced Access NI check due to the nature of this work, this may include a Barred List check for both Children & Vulnerable Adults (depending on the role)
Responsibilities
- Prepare workshop areas, resources, raw materials and tools before practical teaching classes commence
- Demonstrate foundational engineering techniques to learners under the supervision of lecturing staff
- Assist lecturers during practical sessions and supervise learners to ensure safe working practices are observed at all times
- Operate machinery and provide guidance to staff and learners on the safe operation of specialised equipment
- Coordinate the loan, inspection and return of tools, equipment and project materials
- Maintain optimum safety and hygiene standards by regularly cleaning, checking and servicing tools before reissue
- Dismantle workstations at the close of sessions and dispose of workshop waste safely and compliantly
- Manage stock levels, catalogue items on an IT database, conduct routine stock checks and cost-effectively source new materials
- Assist with the setup and dismantling of student exhibitions, project displays and competitions
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
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