Construction Workshop Assistant

The School of Technical, Construction and Motor Vehicle at Carshalton College are seeking a Workshop Assistant to provide technician support in Construction with the following specialisms: Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical, Bricklaying and Multi-skills.

You’ll carry out the maintenance of the workshops and equipment for Construction and if required, Engineering and maintain stock levels and inventory, both equipment and materials. You’ll assist in stock control and manage the deliveries of Construction equipment and consumables and assist the academic staff and other technician staff to provide technician support in the stores and in the workshops.

We’re looking for someone who holds vocational qualifications or trade qualifications (at least Level 2 NVQ) in one of the following trades: Carpentry and Joinery, Plumbing, Electrical installation or other trade area. With working knowledge from a technician background, you’ll have specialised experience in one or more of carpentry, plumbing, electrical and bricklaying or other relevant trade area and experience in providing technician support for a Construction Department, or of working in a similar environment.

Able to set up, monitor and maintain administrative systems, you’ll have an excellent understanding of Health and Safety and Welfare legislation with the ability to identify and implement improvements in existing systems. You’ll be able to communicate effectively at all levels, work under pressure and to strict deadlines, able to use initiative, organise and prioritise.

The successful candidate will be eligible for any increase in salary as a consequence of the annual cost of living review that will be implemented in the new academic year. Closing date for the return of completed applications is 20th May 2025.

The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 27 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees’ physical and mental health. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. The benefits package is to be pro-rated for part time staff.

As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to achieve and progress.

When you click on 'Apply', you will be forwarded to the application page which sits on a platform hosted by an external partner called Blue Octopus who support STCG throughout the recruitment process.