Workshop Technician - Plumbing

Are you an experienced plumber looking for a change of pace without stepping away from the trade? Do you want to put your practical knowledge to good use in a college environment, supporting the next generation of plumbers and keeping a well-equipped workshop running at its best? If so, we would love to hear from you.
As our Plumbing Workshop Technician, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation, maintenance and organisation of the Plumbing workshops at our Southgate campus. You will prepare workshops for practical sessions, provide hands-on technical support to lecturers and learners, carry out demonstrations modelling correct techniques and safe working practices, and maintain the tools, equipment and training rigs that make high-quality practical delivery possible.
You will be joining our Construction and Building Services team at an exciting moment, as we develop a new construction centre at Southgate. It is a practical, varied role in a collegial environment where your trade knowledge is genuinely valued and where you will make a visible contribution to learner success every day.
About Barnet and Southgate College
We change lives, empower individuals and connect communities.
We are an ambitious, forward-thinking further education college in North London, proud to serve diverse communities across Barnet, Southgate and beyond. Our 2030 Vision is bold: to be a leading provider of learning and skills development, fostering exceptional educational experiences, driven by innovation, collaboration and excellence.
Our Construction and Building Services department is growing, with strong employer links, committed teaching staff and a genuine focus on equipping learners with the practical skills the industry needs. You will be working alongside plumbing lecturers and other workshop colleagues in a team that takes quality seriously and supports each other to deliver it.
What You'll Be Doing
* Workshop preparation: Prepare, set up and maintain the Plumbing workshops for practical teaching sessions, ensuring all tools, equipment, materials and consumables are ready, safe and fit for purpose.
* Technical support and demonstrations: Provide hands-on technical support to lecturers during practical lessons and assessments, and deliver demonstrations to learners modelling correct techniques and safe working practices.
* Equipment and maintenance: Maintain, service and repair tools, equipment and training rigs, arranging specialist servicing where required, and ensuring everything is kept to a high standard.
* Health and safety: Maintain high standards of health and safety in the workshops at all times, carry out routine safety checks, support risk assessments and COSHH documentation, and promote safe working practices with staff and learners.
* Stock and workshop management: Manage stock control, ordering and storage of materials and consumables within budget, keep workshops clean and organised to industry standards, and support continuous improvement of facilities.
* Learner support: Support learners during practical activities, assist with inductions on workshop rules and safe equipment use, and work collaboratively with teaching staff to support learner progress.
* Audits and inspections: Support audits, inspections and awarding body visits as required, maintaining accurate records throughout.
What You'll Bring
Essential
* A Level 2 or Level 3 Plumbing qualification, or equivalent
* English and Maths at Level 2 or above
* Practical experience within the plumbing trade or a plumbing workshop environment
Experience maintaining tools, equipment or workshop facilities
* Sound knowledge of plumbing tools, materials and installation practices
* Strong awareness of health and safety in workshop environments
* Ability to organise and manage a practical workspace effectively
* Effective communication skills and a calm, approachable manner with staff and learners
* Basic IT skills including email, inventory systems and digital record keeping
* Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and safeguarding
Even Better If You Have...
* A Health and Safety qualification or relevant training
* A First Aid qualification
* Experience supporting a teaching or training environment
* Experience of stock control and ordering
* Experience working with young people or learners
Potential Interview Dates
Week commencing 15th June 2026.
Our Employee Pledge
The College offers employees a generous holiday allowance of 31 days annual leave for our support staff plus bank holidays. Pro Rata'd for part time employees. We also offer an attractive package of optional benefits for employees to take advantage of - please see below a list of our current staff benefits available at the College. Benefits include:
* Annual Season Ticket Loans: We offer permanent or contract staff with a minimum of a 12 month contract the option to purchase an annual season ticket loan without the big financial hit in one go! A season ticket loan will spread the cost over the course of a year by using the salary sacrifice scheme, this helps with your finances and is paid back monthly through your salary.
* Cycle to Work Scheme: The scheme is an incentive for staff, offering tax free bikes through bike shops and is run by Cyclescheme Ltd. You can get a tax-free bike, which for most people means they save around 32% of the cost for a new bike!
* Employee Support Helpline: The Employee Assistance Helpline can be contacted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They provide you and your family with counselling and advice, covering a variety of personal or workplace issues. It is free to use and all calls are confidential.
* Eye Tests for DSE Users: The College will refund the cost of regular eye tests for staff that use Display Screen Equipment regularly as part of their duties.
* Flu vouchers: We offer established staff a free flu vaccination voucher to take to a large range of local high street pharmacies.
* Gym Facilities: Our Sports Centre at Southgate Campus is available for all staff with cardio, strength and conditioning equipment. The 2-floor gym is free for members of staff to use Monday to Friday within term time.
* Hair Salon Services and Beauty Treatments: A range of competitively-priced hairdressing services are accessible at our Colindale Campus. Regularly providing special staff offers which is convenient during lunch hours or after work.
* High Street Discounts: Discount for teachers is a shopping benefits website for staff which gives access to fantastic savings on leading retail brands, plus lots of great special offers! We also have staff discount available with local high street stores within walking distance of our three main campuses