Engineering Technician
| Posting date: | 26 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £26,667 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 March 2026 |
| Location: | Barnsley, South Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Barnsley College |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REC2374 |
Summary
Engineering Technician
Department: Engineering
Salary: £26,667 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent Full time 37 hours per week
Reference: REC2374 | Closing Date: Wednesday, 11th March 2026
The Opportunity
We have an excellent opportunity for a Technician to join our Engineering department.
This hands on role is essential in helping us deliver high quality practical training for students.
As a Technician, you’ll help to maintain safe, well organised workshops and ensure that tools, equipment and materials are ready for practical sessions. You’ll work closely with our Teaching staff to support workshop delivery, and create a positive, safe learning environment where students can achieve their best.
This role would suit someone with experience in engineering, automotive, electrical or similar industries, who enjoys working in a practical environment and supporting others to develop their skills.
About You
You will be confident working with tools, equipment and workshop machinery, and able to help maintain a clean, safe and efficient workspace. You’ll be well organised, reliable, and comfortable managing multiple tasks such as equipment checks, maintaining stores, preparing materials and supporting practical teaching.
You’ll be a good communicator who can interact professionally with students and staff and you’ll bring a flexible, team focused approach to your work.
Below is a list of some of the key skills, qualifications and experience we are seeking for this exciting opportunity.
Required
• Relevant Level 2 qualification in an automotive, electrical or engineering discipline
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent Level 2 qualification, or willing to work towards)
• Relevant industry experience working within the automotive, electrical or engineering sector
Closing date for applications is Wednesday, 11th March 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.
Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.
Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
Department: Engineering
Salary: £26,667 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent Full time 37 hours per week
Reference: REC2374 | Closing Date: Wednesday, 11th March 2026
The Opportunity
We have an excellent opportunity for a Technician to join our Engineering department.
This hands on role is essential in helping us deliver high quality practical training for students.
As a Technician, you’ll help to maintain safe, well organised workshops and ensure that tools, equipment and materials are ready for practical sessions. You’ll work closely with our Teaching staff to support workshop delivery, and create a positive, safe learning environment where students can achieve their best.
This role would suit someone with experience in engineering, automotive, electrical or similar industries, who enjoys working in a practical environment and supporting others to develop their skills.
About You
You will be confident working with tools, equipment and workshop machinery, and able to help maintain a clean, safe and efficient workspace. You’ll be well organised, reliable, and comfortable managing multiple tasks such as equipment checks, maintaining stores, preparing materials and supporting practical teaching.
You’ll be a good communicator who can interact professionally with students and staff and you’ll bring a flexible, team focused approach to your work.
Below is a list of some of the key skills, qualifications and experience we are seeking for this exciting opportunity.
Required
• Relevant Level 2 qualification in an automotive, electrical or engineering discipline
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent Level 2 qualification, or willing to work towards)
• Relevant industry experience working within the automotive, electrical or engineering sector
Closing date for applications is Wednesday, 11th March 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.
Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.
Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
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