Brick Technician 0.6

Dovetail and Slate; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate is seeking a Brick Technician 0.6 FTE to support brickwork workshops at a further education provider, helping maintain high training standards and a safe working environment. You will work with lecturers to ensure learners have tools, materials and guidance to develop their bricklaying skills.

This part-time role (0.6 FTE) starts 15 October 2026 and is based in the North West. Essential: Level 2 English and Maths, site or labouring experience in brickwork, and strong health

Qualifications

• Level 2 English and Maths or equivalent.
• Site or labouring experience within brickwork or construction.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of workshop health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Supporting lecturers and students in maintaining brickwork workshop standards.
• Preparing, organising and demonstrating safe use of bricklaying tools and equipment.
• Supervising practical student activities where appropriate.
• Maintaining and repairing tools, mixers, benches and workshop areas.
• Managing stock control for bricks, blocks, mortar materials and consumables.
• Ordering materials and negotiating best value.
• Ensuring health and safety compliance within brickwork workshops.

Skills

Level 2 English

Level 2 Maths

Brickwork experience

Health and safety

Written and verbal communication

Education

Level 2 English and Maths

Tools

Workshop tools

Job description

Brick Technician 0.6

Part Time | Permanent | 0.6 FTE

Location: the North West

Salary: £25,000 FTE

Start date: 15 October 2026

About the Role

You'll provide technical and instructional support within brickwork workshops at a further education provider, helping to maintain high standards of practical training and safe working environments. Working alongside lecturers, you'll ensure learners have the tools, materials and support they need to develop their trade skills.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting lecturers and students in maintaining brickwork workshop standards.
• Preparing, organising and demonstrating safe use of bricklaying tools and equipment.
• Supervising practical student activities where appropriate.
• Maintaining and repairing tools, mixers, benches and workshop areas.
• Managing stock control for bricks, blocks, mortar materials and consumables.
• Ordering materials and negotiating best value.
• Ensuring health and safety compliance within brickwork workshops.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Level 2 English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Site or labouring experience within brickwork or construction
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong understanding of workshop health and safety

Desirable (but not essential):

• Background in bricklaying

If you're ready to put your trade experience to work supporting the next generation of bricklayers, we'd love to hear from you.

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Because education matters.

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