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Machining Technician (Temporary)

Dovetail Ref: 193261
FE & HE Competitive Contract / Temp mid Level 12 November 2026
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Education Details

Engineering Further Education fe college
Also teaches: Machining

Job Description

Machining Technician

Temporary | Contract

Are you an experienced machinist looking to put your trade to work supporting the next generation?

About the Role

You'll join a further education provider to support the smooth running of practical machining sessions, making sure workshops are prepared, safe and well resourced.

You'll work alongside the teaching team, assisting learners during practical sessions and keeping machinery, tools and materials in good working order.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Preparing workshop areas, machinery, tools and materials ahead of practical sessions.
  • Supporting teaching staff and learners during practical workshop sessions.
  • Maintaining, servicing and repairing workshop equipment.
  • Upholding health and safety standards across all training areas.
  • Managing stock levels so materials and tools are available when needed.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

  • A relevant vocational qualification in machining or a related engineering discipline
  • Practical skills and sound knowledge of industry-standard machinery, tools and materials
  • Good organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work on your own initiative

Desirable (but not essential):

  • Previous technical experience within a further education or training environment

If you're ready to share your trade and help learners build their practical skills, we'd love to hear from you.

Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited.

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Your Recruitment Consultant

Aidan Merritt

Aidan Merritt

Recruitment Consultant

Requirements

  • Relevant vocational qualification in machining or related engineering discipline
  • Practical skills and knowledge of industry-standard machinery, tools and materials
  • Good organisational and communication skills
  • Ability to work on own initiative

Skills & Qualifications

MachiningWorkshop preparationEquipment maintenance and repairHealth and safety complianceStock managementSupporting learnersEngineering machinery operation

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