Technician - Engineering FE

University College Birmingham is looking for a new Technician- Engineering.
Are you practical and efficient, with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people? Are you self-motivated and a strong team player?
As a Technician Engineering, you will be responsible for supporting the academic team to maintain workshops and laboratories to a high standard, helping to ensure excellent teaching delivery and the best possible student outcomes.
Do you want to be part of a team developing a state-of-the-art Engineering Centre? University College Birmingham's School of Engineering, Digital and Sustainable Construction offers cutting-edge facilities right in the heart of Birmingham. You will work in one of the most inspiring environments in the sector, alongside outstanding academic staff, and play a key role in passing on your skills and knowledge to our learners.
With our expanding construction and engineering provision, we are now seeking a Technician to support Further Education courses at Levels 2 and 3.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated individual with industry experience or experience of supporting teaching in a university, school, or college setting. You will work closely with Lecturers, Senior Lecturers, and the Head of Department to ensure our delivery is world-class and that the Engineering, Fluid Mechanics, Electronics, and Materials laboratories and workshops are maintained to the highest standards.

+ Generous allocation of annual leave
o 29 days' paid leave per year
o 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
+ Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
o Employer Contributions - 20.9%
+ Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
+ Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
+ Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
+ Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
+ A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle.
+ Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
+ Free on-site gym membership
Extra Information:
All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.
Closing Date - Sunday 17th May 2026.
Interview Date - Friday 12th June 2026.
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Candidates with experience in, Engineering Workshop Technician, Technical Demonstrator, Motor Vehicle Technician, Engineering Instructor, Workshop Resource Coordinator, Practical Skills Trainer, and Automotive Technical Assistant, will be considered for this role.