Job Description

Salary

24,069 - 25,224 per annum

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Package

Permanent
41 days holiday per annum
Local Government Pension Scheme
Discounted shopping
Wellbeing services
On-site nurseries
Cycle2work scheme

Job category/type

Support

Date posted

29/08/2025

Job reference

REQ002425



An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Engineering Department for a highly motivated Technician. Applicants are invited from Engineering specialisms: Electronic and Electrical engineering, Mechanical engineering, as we are seeking to appoint a technician to support the Engineering Programme Area.

You will be involved in the maintenance of Electronic and Electrical equipment, Mechanical engineering equipment in the training laboratories, classrooms and workshops, liaising with the teaching teams and assist with the demonstration and preparation of equipment.

You will be able to demonstrate relevant industrial experience, with the confidence to work on your own initiative maintaining equipment and resources, liaising with suppliers to orders supplies / resources, setting up demonstrations and supporting the teaching staff during practical sessions, with an awareness of Health and Safety regulations appropriate to the Engineering Environment.

The successful applicant must have the following qualifications:

Level 2 in maths and English or equivalent e.g. GCSE grade C or above, GCSE grade 4 or above

Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Motor vehicle and or Electronic / Electrical Maintenance and Repair Engineering and or mechanical engineering Maintenance and Repair.

For further information about this vacancy or for an informal conversation, please contact: Craig Visram (Programme Area Manager) on cvisram@leicestercollege.ac.uk

Interview Date: 3 October 2025

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