Building Services Technician

About Newham College:

Newham College stands as Londons leading and most successful institution for vocational education, consistently recognized for excellence. For five consecutive years, the Department for Education has named Newham College the top-performing large Further Education (FE) college in the area.

As the first college to receiveOfsteds kitemark for business collaboration, Newham College is celebrated for creating a clear route from study to employment. Partnering with the government and the Mayor of London, Newham College plays a key role in delivering critical skills initiatives like the London City Institute of Technology in Canning Town, the Mayoral Sector Skills Academies, and the Health Futures partnership with Barts NHS Trust in Stratford. With over £50 million in government and Mayoral funding, the college has developed state-of-the-art facilities for its students.

The Role;

We are looking for a dedicated and proactiveBuilding Services Technicianto join our team at the Stratford Campus. This role will specifically support students undertakingPlumbing courses at Levels 13, working closely with teaching staff to ensure workshop environments are safe, well-resourced, and ready for high-quality technical learning. You\’ll play a key part in helping our students gain the hands-on skills they need to succeed in the plumbing industry.

Key responsibilities;

• Support the Plumbing curriculum by preparing and maintaining tools, materials, and equipment used in Level 13 Plumbing courses.
• Monitor stock levels of plumbing-specific materials (e.g., pipes, fittings, fixtures) and source replacements at competitive prices.
• Ensure the plumbing workshops are tidy, safe, and fully prepared for practical teaching sessions.
• Assist tutors during practical sessions as required.
• Contribute to curriculum delivery by providing technical guidance and workshop support.
• Participate in College events such as enrolment, open days, and student induction.
• Promote and support good student behaviour in practical settings.
• Work collaboratively with the plumbing teaching team and attend regular departmental meetings.
• Uphold and implement the Colleges safeguarding, health & safety, and equality policies.
• Take part in professional development and be willing to train as a first aider if not already qualified.

Our Ideal candidate should have the following qualifications, skills and experience.

Qualifications:

• GCSEs in English and Maths at grade C/4 or above, or equivalent Functional Skills Level 2.
• A Level 2 or 3 qualification inPlumbingor a closely related building services discipline.
• First Aid qualification or willingness to undertake training.

• Recent and relevant experience in the plumbing industry.
• Knowledge of plumbing tools, systems, and installation techniques relevant to Level 13 learners.
• Understanding of health and safety within a workshop or construction training environment.
• Familiarity with safeguarding principles and the ability to support student welfare.
• Awareness of Equality, Diversity, British Values, and employability skills.

• Well-organised and proactive with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage students and support teaching staff.
• Confident IT user with knowledge of Microsoft Office, MS Teams, and SharePoint.
• Team player with a positive attitude and commitment to continuous professional development.

Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults

In line with Keeping Children Safe in EducationAllemployment offers are subject employment checks. These include (some of which are dependent on the role and the individual): Enhanced DBS including Childrens Barred Listcheck, DfE teaching/management Barred List check, on-line searches, overseas criminal record check, evidence of identity and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references, confirmation of medical fitness, evidence of relevant qualifications and a check of previous employment history.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects its staff to share this commitment. You will be required to become familiar with the College\’s policies, and comply with the requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults.All staff are asked to complete mandatory training in relation to KCSIE and other key areas, and to read the relevant policies.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The College has a strong commitment to working towards the implementation of equality of opportunity in both service delivery and employment. The Colleges mission and strategic objectives directly support this aim. All employees are required to actively support the development, dissemination and implementation of this aim and related policies and programmes.

Recruitment Process
The email account you use to apply will be used for all recruitment communication. Please ensure that you use an email account that you regularly monitor.

All application forms must be fully completed, including a full record of education and employment history. Incomplete applications willnotbe considered for shortlisting.

The salary for this position is inclusive of London weighting. Please note that it is Newham Colleges policy to offer all roles at the entry point of the salary scale advertised. However, based on your qualifications and experience, we may offer a higher starting salary within the specified salary range.

We regret that we are unable to respond to every application. Therefore, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.

**Please note that we do not accept CVs**

Closing Date: 17th August

Interview Date:tbc

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