We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established college for a Construction Technician to provide hands-on technical support across their Construction workshops. You'll play a key role in keeping practical teaching running smoothly – maintaining equipment, preparing materials for practical sessions, and supporting lecturing staff during demonstrations and assessments.
Key Facts
* Salary: £25,823 – £27,152 per annum DOE (pro-rated if part-time)
* Contract: Permanent, Full Year
* Hours: 37 hours per week
* Location: Cambridge
* Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme
* Annual Leave: 27 days per annum
* Courses/Areas Supported: Construction Multi-Skills, Bricklaying, Carpentry, Plumbing
What You'll Be Doing
* Maintaining, repairing and calibrating equipment across Construction workshops and training areas
* Preparing and setting up tools, equipment and resources ahead of practical sessions and demonstrations
* Supporting lecturing staff during practical sessions, assessments and awarding body examinations
* Managing stock levels of raw materials, tools and components, including ordering and inventory records
* Maintaining Health & Safety, COSHH and risk assessment records for all workshop equipment
* Contributing to Department meetings and supporting course design and development
What We're Looking For
* Level 2 Diploma in a Construction-related trade, or relevant trade experience
* Experience working in a construction environment, ideally across multiple trade workshops (bricklaying, carpentry, multi-skills, plumbing)
* Current Health & Safety knowledge relevant to the construction industry
* Good interpersonal, administrative and communication skills
* Ability to work under pressure, prioritise, and maintain accurate records
* Flexibility to support occasional evening classes (up to 2 per week) and weekend open days
Salary description
£25823.00 - £27152.00 per year