Mechanical Workshop Technician
Listed on 2026-10-12
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Fabrication
Position:
Mechanical Workshop Technician
Location:
Tower Hamlets
Salary: £29,816.32 - £31,149
Smart Teachers are working with a forward-thinking secondary STEM specialist setting seeking a practical and enthusiastic Mechanical Workshop Technician to join their team as soon as possible.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in mechanical engineering, automotive mechanics, manufacturing, fabrication, workshop technology or a similar technical trade who is looking to use their industry experience in an educational environment.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the school's engineering programme, maintaining workshop equipment and machinery, and helping students develop practical engineering skills through exciting hands-on projects, including the construction of a Green Power race car.
The role will involve:- Maintaining and servicing workshop machinery and technical equipment.
- Supporting students and staff with practical engineering and STEM activities.
- Assisting with the construction and development of engineering projects.
- Ensuring equipment is used safely and maintained in line with health and safety procedures.
- Managing workshop materials, tools and equipment.
- Experience in mechanical engineering, vehicle mechanics, manufacturing, fabrication or a similar technical field.
- Confidence using workshop machinery, power tools and technical equipment.
- Knowledge of health and safety within a workshop or engineering environment.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- A passion for supporting young people and developing the next generation of engineers.
Whether you are an experienced workshop technician, maintenance engineer, mechanic or manufacturing professional looking for a new challenge, this role offers the opportunity to make a real difference in an inspiring educational setting.
Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service.
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