Workshop Technician

English Schools Foundation

Job Location:

Shatin - Hong Kong

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Sha Tin College is seeking to appoint a Design Technology Technician to take responsibility in the management for the technical and digital facilities and resources within the Design Faculty. At times this will include being responsible for instructing students and workshop supervision.

Job Specifications / Main Accountabilities

To prepare materials and resources and studios for all classes as necessary including ordering of materials and tools.
To check and ensure all equipment is ready and safe to handle and use to oversee and enforce overall safety regulations
To manage schedule and/or carry out the production of student work on 3D printers laser cutters and other CAM machinery; instruct and assist where appropriate
To consistently keep up to date with developments in CAD CAM and relevant technological innovations and take on training as appropriate
To share knowledge and understanding of these amongst faculty staff through formal and informal training
To coordinate with the site team ICT technical teams Business Manager and Head of Department/Faculty when necessary on site relevant project work
Attend department meetings and planning meetings with other support staff as necessary
Performs other duties and assumes accountabilities as apparent or as delegated including mutually agreed upon objectives.
Any duties may be reasonably requested by the Head of Department

Core Professional / Technical Competencies required

Abilities

ICT Competent - MS Office/Word- Basic formatting
Gain some computer literacy / data processing skills

Knowledge

Computing Skills: Microsoft Windows Office applications including Word and Excel
Knowledge and direct experience of other general workshop equipment machinery and hand tools and their use

Core Soft / Transferable Competencies required

English Proficiency (conversation & written)
Excellent initiative interpersonal communication and organizational skills
Excellent general practical skills and problem solving
A friendly and confident manner in relation to staff and students are essential
Ability to be flexible prioritise workload to work independently and use initiative
Able to work independently and as part of a team

Education

Have 5 subjects including Chinese Language English Language and 2 science subjects (e.g. Physics Chemistry and Biology) at Grade 3 or above in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) or equivalent.
Minimum Certificate /Diploma in mechanical electrical building services marine or manufacturing engineering from BTEC or any Vocational Training Institutions or Institutions of Vocational Education is preferred

Experience

5 yearsrelevant experience.

Applicants must be a permanent Hong Kong resident or possess a valid visa to work in Hong Kong.

For enquiries please contact Hazel Tong @ or Email:

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and offers may be extended prior to the job closing date. We strongly recommend early applications as we reserve the right to appoint candidates earlier than the closing date.

By applying for this position your application may be considered for other opportunities (senior-level roles head of department etc.) within ESF.

ESF is an Equal Opportunities Employer

The English Schools Foundation (ESF) is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunities. ESF will not discriminate on the basis of age race colour gender marital status sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy national origin religion veteran status physical or mental disability genetic information creed citizenship or any other status protected by local laws or regulations.

Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the ESFs Personal Data Policy a copy of which will be provided upon request.

ESF is dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of all students in our care and expects all applicants to uphold this commitment. We adhere to rigorous recruitment practices with all appointments contingent upon an interview identity verification criminal background checks (including ICPC SCRC and other international background checks as appropriate) assessment of social media presence and positive references.

In accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025 guidelines ESF may perform online checks for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview.

About Us

The English Schools Foundation (ESF) is the largest English-medium international school organisation in Hong Kong. Our 22 schools and comprehensive programme of extra-curricular activities bring out the best in every student through a personalised approach to learning and by inspiring curious minds.

There are over 18000 students from 75 different nationalities in ESF kindergartens primary secondary and all-through schools.

About the Team

ESF Sha Tin College is committed to providing the best possible teaching and learning experiences for every individual through the medium of English. The education provided leads to a variety of internationally recognised examinations granting students access to higher education and career opportunities worldwide.
Unique to Sha Tin College is a culture where we take responsibility for fulfilling our own potential and that of others for the good of humanity at all levels. Ample opportunities exist to challenge students to become mature open-minded caring responsible and committed individuals with a passion for learning creativity sports and a sense of compassion.
With commanding views over the Sha Tin countryside the College boasts a swimming pool and multi- purpose sports hall music rooms drama studios design and technology workshops science labs and a food technology centre Senior School Centre climbing walls and a Counselling and Well-being Centre.

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