Estates Mechanic

Windsor Forest Colleges Group is looking for a Mechanic to join our Berkshire College of Agriculture Estates team on a permanent, full-time basis working 40 hours per week.

Estates Mechanic

The Estates Mechanic at BCA Campus involves servicing, maintaining, and repairing agricultural and horticultural equipment, ensuring that machinery like tractors and mowers support the college's educational activities. The role requires maintaining service records, diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues, and engaging in welding and fabrication of components for college infrastructure. Responsibilities also include ordering parts, managing fuel supplies, waste materials in adherence to regulations, and collaborating with external contractors to maintain operational standards.

Moreover, the Estates Mechanic mentors apprentices or students on work placements and supports curriculum departments with equipment demonstrations and projects. The role involves preparing for public and promotional events, operating vehicles for the Estates department, and ensuring the workshop and yard adhere to safety and security guidelines. Maintaining the COSHH register for workshop materials is vital, and the role also encompasses promoting a discrimination-free environment and safeguarding student welfare, aligning with the Group's values and responsibilities.

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• Service, maintain, and repair agricultural and horticultural equipment; ensure tractors and mowers support educational activities.
  
• Maintain service records; diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues; perform welding and fabrication for college infrastructure.
  
• Order parts; manage fuel supplies and waste materials in compliance with regulations; collaborate with external contractors to maintain standards.
  
• Mentor apprentices or students on work placements; support curriculum departments with equipment demonstrations and projects.
  
• Prepare for public and promotional events; operate vehicles for the Estates department; ensure workshop and yard safety and security.
  
• Maintain the COSHH register for workshop materials.
  
• Promote a discrimination-free environment and safeguard student welfare, in line with the Group's values and responsibilities.
  

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• Essential: Qualifications in agricultural or mechanical engineering; experience in maintaining agricultural and horticultural machinery; knowledge of engine, hydraulic, and electrical systems; fault-finding ability; strong communication and organizational skills; practical, methodical approach.
  
• Desirable: Certifications in welding, tractor driving, and telehandler operations.
  

The Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) is a leading education provider in the South-East. Our staff work across four main campuses at Langley, Windsor, Strodes-Egham, and Berkshire College of Agriculture-Maidenhead. Our teams place the learner at the heart of all we do and, in our state-of-the-art learning environments, we are proud to deliver education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each year.

For further details on this role please refer to the attached job description/person specification.

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• Support roles enjoy 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  
• Career progression opportunities for ambitious staff
  
• Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses
  
• Access to excellent defined benefit pension schemes
  
• Free on-site parking at all sites
  
• Cycle to Work Scheme
  
• Family friendly policies to support Work Life Balance
  
• On-site Coffee Shop & Cafeteria
  
• Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at Langley College
  

Please be advised that the vacancy will close on 20th March 2026*

Interviews will be held on TO BE CONFIRMED.

To apply please visit our careers page and complete the online application form.

Please ensure you pay particular attention to the supporting statement of the online application form making sure to include details of how you meet each of the essential criteria listed on the person specification.

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• Applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before this closing date. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.
  

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check along with other legally required checks which are an essential part of the safeguarding process.

Recruitment Agencies - We have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.