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Workshop Technician

Nottingham College

Nottingham

  • £24,285 - £25,335 per year
  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
01 September 2025
Apply by:
25 August 2025

Job overview

A place to inspire

Being part of Nottingham College means playing a vital part in helping thousands of people reach their potential. Together, we’re making a positive difference to our learners, to our communities and to each other. We’re building better futures, for others and for ourselves. Here, you’ll have the freedom to work in a way that suits you, the support to thrive and the opportunity to shape your career.

Who we need

We are looking to recruit a workshop technician to support our Automotive apprenticeship team based at our Ruddington campus. Key duties include:-
  • Be responsible for all specialist machinery and equipment within your designated workshop(s) and ensure they are effectively maintained and managed to provide the highest level or service to all stakeholders. Maintain asset register for the centre and associated records
  • Maintain high levels of cleanliness. housekeeping and security to promote a safe and healthy learning environment at all levels within your designated workshop and support all practical areas in housekeeping.
  • Prepare and manage a range of risk assessments, in liaison with the Health & Safety Manager, within designated workshops or relating to specialist equipment to ensure the safe operation of all assigned spaces and resources. Manage and support specialist contractors when in centre.
  • Provide direct tuition support and workshop inductions to learners including preparation of workshops and resources to support academic colleagues to ensure learning is facilitated at all levels.
  • Work proactively and take initiative with limited supervision
  • Maintain accurate records of equipment and materials
What you’ll bring

The ideal candidate will have experience within a workshop or practical setting, ideally with a background in Automotive with knowledge and ability to adapt to difficult situations. Other essential skills and experience include:-
  • Hold Health and Safety certificates and training or be prepared to complete training.
  • Have experience of working in a demanding environment, ideally within a vehicle body repair background, being able to act independently and responsibly, preferably in a learning environment.
  • Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the use and application of information and communication technologies.
  • Have a respectful and inclusive attitude to learners and colleagues.
  • Work effectively as a member of a team
For further details on this post which the job description and person specification cannot answer for you, please contact Karl Clay (Curriculum Manager) on Karl.clay@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk
Interviews /Assessments planned for 3rd September 2025

Why Join us
  • Competitive salary – £24,285 to £25,335 FTE. (This will be pro-rata for part time posts)
  • 35 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave
  • Access to Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
  • Discounts at various stores and services across the UK via our Vivup App
  • Various travel schemes including cycle to work, local transport season tickets and car salary sacrifice scheme
  • Opportunities for professional development including 8 dedicated Continued Personal Development (CPD) days and our Request to Invest Programme
A place to belong

At Nottingham College, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, valued, and understood.
We’re proud to be recognised as a Carer Confident employer, acknowledging the tailored support we offer to staff who balance their roles with caring responsibilities. As part of the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme, we’re actively tackling the stigma around menstrual health and providing meaningful support to those affected.
Our commitment to wellbeing continues as we work towards becoming a Menopause Friendly accredited employer, ensuring those experiencing menopause and peri-menopause feel heard and supported.
Mental health matters here too — our network of accredited Mental Health First Aiders is always growing, helping to foster a culture of compassion and understanding across the college.
Through our Wellness Cafés – informal gatherings that invite open conversation – colleagues are encouraged to share experiences and support one another. Whether navigating health challenges or balancing work and personal life, wellbeing is prioritised at Nottingham College, allowing you to thrive in your career.
Nottingham College is a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together, make a positive difference. Within our inclusive workplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need.
Nottingham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks including employer references, and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Apply

If you’re ready to be part of something special, the future is here. Visit Nottingham College – Current Vacancies to apply.
We shortlist and interview for our roles throughout the duration of the advert. Therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the stated closing date should we have a high volume of candidates. Please note that interview dates may be subject to change depending on availability


















About Nottingham College

  • Nottingham College
  • The Adams Building, Stoney Street, The Lace Market, Nottingham
  • Nottinghamshire
  • NG1 1NG
  • United Kingdom
+44 115 9113660

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Nottingham College is a mixed, selective, non-denominational general further education college situated in Nottingham. It is a 16 plus with five different sites in the centre of Nottingham. The latest Ofsted report identified 14,029 learners at the school, between the ages of 16-19, studying a range of academic and vocational courses.

The college was established in 1998 through a merger of smaller educational centres in the Nottingham area. Further merging has happened, most recently early in 2017, when the college merged together with Central College Nottingham.

Principal

Janet Smith

Values and Vision

Nottingham College has a high success rate for getting its former students into a successful place in the job market or further education. It also provides an adult education service

The college specialises in music and performance as well as excelling in its media and creative courses. It hosts a wide range of facilities to help its learners’ experiences, from a hair and beauty salon and art gallery through to a music venue and theatre.

Ofsted

“Governors, leaders and managers place a strong focus on raising standards through well-managed quality improvement activities that have led to good and improving outcomes for learners across the college. Managers engage very well with partner organisations, aligning the college’s curriculum to meet their priorities, the needs of local and regional employers and the expectations of learners. Learners behave well, show respect for each other and their tutors, and demonstrate a positive attitude to their studies.”

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