Brickwork Technician

IRIS Recruitment; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Chippenham is seeking a Brickwork Technician to support practical education in bricklaying. Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 2 in Brickwork, strong communication skills, and experience in construction. This full-time role offers a competitive salary, 30 days annual leave, and opportunities for training in a supportive environment.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Retailer discounts

Free onsite car parking

Qualifications

• Experience in bricklaying or construction with a solid understanding of workshop tools.
• Practical and organized with problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials, tools, and equipment for practical sessions.
• Assist lecturers in delivering hands-on classes.
• Maintain a safe and clean workshop environment.
• Support students with practical tasks while ensuring safety standards.

Skills

Bricklaying

Workshop tools knowledge

Team player

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Brickwork or related discipline

Job description

Brickwork Technician

Location: Chippenham

Salary: £24,331 rising to £24,841 per annum

Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Brickwork Technician to join our team.

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

About Us

Our client plays a vital role in Wiltshire's economy, inspiring people to develop the skills they need to achieve. Our four main campuses are learning hubs in their communities, and we aspire to be an outstanding, financially robust and commercially agile provider, achieving our clear social mission on behalf of learners and employers across Wiltshire and beyond. Our campuses deliver a diversity of facilities from the country estate and farm of our Lackham campus to new hi‑tech digital and state of the art facilities at our Trowbridge, Salisbury and Chippenham sites. We have invested £65 million in our estate over the past 10 years. Our turnover is £45 million per annum and growing, we employ some 650 staff, and support around 11,500 students.

Brickwork Technician – The Role

Are you passionate about brickwork and looking for a rewarding way to pass on your skills? Our client is seeking a dedicated Brickwork Technician to join our Construction team. This is an exciting opportunity for experienced tradespeople or those keen to transition into education support, to play a hands‑on role in developing tomorrow's skilled workforce.

Brickwork Technician – Key Responsibilities

What you will do:

• Prepare and organise materials, tools, and equipment for practical brickwork sessions.
• Work alongside lecturers to ensure smooth, efficient delivery of hands‑on classes.
• Create and maintain a safe, clean, and motivating workshop environment.
• Support students during practical tasks, reinforcing health & safety standards.

Brickwork Technician – You

What we are looking for:

• An NVQ Level 2 (or higher) in Brickwork or a related construction discipline.
• Experience in bricklaying or construction with a solid understanding of workshop tools and health & safety.
• Practical, organised, and ready to solve problems on the spot.
• A great communicator and team player who enjoys working directly with others.

If you love working with your hands and want to inspire the next generation of tradespeople, this role offers a fulfilling career path where your expertise truly makes a difference. You'll be part of a supportive community dedicated to excellence in education and training.

Brickwork Technician – Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 30 days annual leave for Professional Service Staff plus bank holidays and additional closure days over the Christmas period
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Discounts with a wide variety of retailers
• Free onsite car parking

Brickwork Technician – Application Process

Our client follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children's barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

To submit your application for this exciting Brickwork Technician opportunity, please click 'Apply' now.

PLEASE NOTE

Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document.

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Closing date: 30th November

Shortlist date: 1st December

Interview date: TBC