Brickwork Technician

Brickwork Technician
Location: Chippenham
Salary: £25,304 rising to £25,835 per year, with the potential to develop into higher graded positions
Do you have experience in the bricklaying or construction industry and want greater stability and security? Or do you hold a qualification in Brickwork and want to turn it into a rewarding career?
If you’re ready to move away from physically demanding site work, this is your chance to enjoy a healthier work-life balance and make a real impact.
Join Wiltshire College & University Centre and bring your trade skills to a team that values your experience, offers long-term security, and gives you the chance to shape the next generation.
What We Offer
Salary: £25,304 rising to £25,835 per year, with the potential to develop into higher-graded positions.
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time: 37 hours per week
Year-Round Employment: No unpaid breaks between contracts
Outstanding Benefits
• Great Local Government Pension Scheme (Strong financial foundation for your future)
• Generous Holiday Entitlement – 30 days paid annual leave, plus 8 paid bank holidays
• College closure and wellbeing days – 2-week paid Christmas closure
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential support for wellbeing, legal, and financial advice
• Free On-Site Gyms – available at multiple campuses
• Lifestyle Discounts – savings on retail, tech, travel, and leisure
• Cycle-to-Work – efficient way to save on commuting costs and stay active
• Professional Development – opportunities to grow your skills and career
• Additional Perks – discounted meals, hair & beauty services, and exclusive offers on attractions
A stable role with benefits that support your life both now and later.
What You’ll Do
• Maintain safe and well-organised Brickwork workshops
• Support practical learning sessions and hands-on construction projects
• Help students build confidence and gain essential bricklaying skills
• Take pride in tools, equipment, and a professional working environment
What You’ll Bring
• NVQ Level 2 or above in Brickwork (or a related qualification you’re keen to put into practice)
• Practical knowledge of bricklaying and masonry work
Why Choose This Path?
Continue using the trade skills you’ve worked hard to develop — without:
• Everyday heavy labour
• Long commutes and unpredictable jobs
• Seasonal work gaps or job insecurity
A role that keeps you connected to the craft, while giving you time back for life.
Make a move that truly pays off
If you're ready for a more secure, balanced, and rewarding future, we’d love to hear from you.
Closing Date: Tuesday 14th April 2026
PLEASE NOTE:
Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document.
Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Safer Recruitment
Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children’s barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.
We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.
Closing date: 19th April 2026
Shortlist date: 20th April 2026
Interview date: TBC