Carpentry Technician | Hands-on Workshop Lead & Mentor

South Staffordshire College; Tamworth; On-site; AUD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

South Staffordshire College is seeking a passionate and experienced Carpentry Technician to join the Torc Campus workshop in Tamworth. You’ll manage daily operations and inspire students as they explore carpentry and joinery in construction.

Your duties include planning and monitoring tasks to ensure health and safety compliance and managing materials aligned with session planning so students have what they need to succeed.

Qualifications

• Relevant level 2 or above qualification within Carpentry or Joinery or substantial experience.
• First-aid certificate (or willing to obtain within 3 months).
• IOSH Managing Safety or risk assessments, or willing to work towards.
• English and Maths GCSE Grade C or equivalent, or willing to work towards.
• Proven vocational experience in a workshop environment.
• Knowledge of current health & safety practices in a workshop.

Responsibilities

• Plan and monitor tasks to ensure compliance with health and safety policies.
• Manage materials and align with session planning to support learners.
• Promote the construction curriculum and support students needing guidance.
• Foster a safe, engaging and dynamic workshop atmosphere.

Skills

Carpentry/Joinery

First-aid

IOSH Safety

GCSE English/Maths

Vocational experience

Health & safety

Education

Level 2 Carpentry/Joinery or equivalent

Job description

South Staffordshire College is seeking a passionate and experienced Carpentry Technician to join the Torc Campus workshop in Tamworth. You’ll manage daily operations and inspire students as they explore carpentry and joinery in construction.

Your duties include planning and monitoring tasks to ensure health and safety compliance and managing materials aligned with session planning so students have what they need to succeed.