Instructor/Technician in Carpentry in Poole

Here at Bournemouth & Poole College, we are looking to recruit an Instructor/Technician in Carpentry on a full time, permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £24,263-£25,573 per annum.

About Us: At Bournemouth & Poole College our staff are passionate and committed to achieve the very best outcomes for our students – we transform lives. We recognise and value our people as our most important asset in achieving each of the strategic outcomes within our College's Strategic Plan. We believe it is through our people that an excellent student experience will be delivered, and this will have a positive impact in our local community. We value inclusion and we are committed to the promotion of equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring we have a diverse, skilled, and motivated workforce who are empowered and engaged. This makes our College a unique, vibrant and rewarding place to work.

The Instructor/Technician in Carpentry Role: As the Instructor/Technician in Carpentry, you will provide technical, instructional, and health & safety support across wet trades (Carpentry and Multi-skills). Construction is based across two sites. The North Road campus consists of Brickwork, Plastering, Multi-skills, Electrical, Plumbing, Gas and Green Energy. Each area has its own workshop designed to provide students with realistic and safe working environments, supported by classrooms equipped with appropriate teaching resources.

Key Responsibilities of the Instructor/Technician in Carpentry:

• Supporting lecturers, instructors, and students in maintaining high standards of workshop operation, including preparation, clearing away, and housekeeping.
• Preparing, organising, and demonstrating safe use of tools, equipment, and materials to students.
• Providing technical demonstrations and supervising practical student activities where appropriate.
• Maintaining, repairing, and organising tools, equipment, and workshop spaces to a high standard.
• Managing stock levels, preparing and clearing away materials, and maintaining accurate inventory records.
• Ordering materials and resources, negotiating prices and discounts to ensure value for money.
• Taking responsibility for health and safety across workshops.
• Ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, internal policies, and safe systems of work.
• Working closely with the College Health & Safety Team and Learning Managers to monitor and improve standards.

About You:

• Level 2 (or equivalent) English and Maths.
• Site or labouring experience.
• Background in carpentry is desirable.
• Communication skills including written and verbal.
• A passion for supporting the next generation of skilled workers.

Benefits:

• You will receive excellent benefits and a competitive salary: 27.5 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30.5 after 5 years' service up to 4 days additional leave during the Christmas closure period.
• Access to Discount Schemes at multiple retailers.
• Enrolment into the NEST Pension Scheme.

If you feel you are the right candidate for this Instructor/Technician in Carpentry role then please click ‘apply' now! We'd love to hear from you!

Closing date: 05 January 2026.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK.