At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide hands-on support in construction workshops and maintain equipment for practical sessions.
- Company: Well-established college with a focus on practical learning.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 27 days annual leave, and a local government pension scheme.
- Other info: Flexible hours with opportunities to support evening classes and weekend events.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and help shape the future of construction education.
- Qualifications: Level 2 Diploma in a construction trade or relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 23839 - 29137 £ per year.
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
Construction technician in Cambridge employer: Henry Blue
As an Employability Tutor with us, you will join a supportive and dynamic team dedicated to empowering individuals on their journey to sustainable employment. Our inclusive work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and development. Located in a vibrant community, we offer a rewarding environment where your passion for teaching can truly make a difference in the lives of learners.
