Workshop Assistant

Join Our Team as a Senior Technician!

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the education sector? We're looking for a dynamic Senior Technician to join our vibrant team in Hillingdon, Greater London! This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic individual who is passionate about supporting students and staff in a workshop environment.

Contract Type: Temporary
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 3 Months
Salary: £18.57 per hour
Hours: Full-time, on campus

### What You'll Do:
As the Senior Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of our workshop. You will take charge of health and safety protocols, conduct equipment inductions, and prepare spaces for engaging teaching sessions. Your hands-on expertise will be invaluable as you provide technical support to small groups of students and staff. You'll be delivering skills training and supervised access to machinery while offering specialist guidance throughout the model-making process.

### Key Responsibilities:

Safety First: Comply with and review safe work practises in your specialty area, ensuring all guidance documents and SOPs are up-to-date.
Guidance & Leadership: Advise and lead students on the safe operation of systems, machinery, and techniques at a specialist level.
Support & Facilitation: Assist in demonstrations and facilitate student learning, ensuring courteous and effective service delivery.
Maintenance & Repairs: Carry out repairs, maintenance, and servicing tasks, diagnosing faults and problems as they arise.
Health & Safety Advocate: Adhere to and advise others on the University's health and safety policies and practises.
Team Leadership: Lead a small team when required, making decisions in your area of responsibility and providing instruction and training as necessary.
Versatile Duties: Undertake any other reasonable tasks that align with your role and expertise.

### What We're Looking For:

Technical Expertise: Confidently work with a wide range of equipment, including table saws, mills, lathes, hand tools, and spray systems.
Creative Problem Solver: Bring a solid understanding of technical drawings and manufacturing processes, with the ability to assist in producing high-quality aesthetic models using various materials.
Strong Communication Skills: You should be able to communicate effectively with students and staff, providing clear guidance and support.
Team Player: A collaborative spirit that thrives in a dynamic educational environment.

### Why Join Us?

Impactful Work: Contribute directly to the learning experience of students and the success of our educational programmes.
Supportive Environment: Join a friendly and professional team that values your expertise and encourages your growth.
Exciting Work Culture: Experience a lively atmosphere where creativity and innovation are celebrated!

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and help shape the future of our students, we want to hear from you!

Apply Now! Send your CV and a brief cover letter detailing your relevant experience to [contact email]. Join us in creating a safe and inspiring workshop environment that fosters learning and creativity!

We can't wait to welcome you to our team!

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