Brickwork Technician

Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in the UK is seeking a qualified individual to join their Construction Team. This role focuses on providing technical and stores support in Trowel Trades. Key responsibilities include maintaining equipment, ensuring safety protocols, and preparing tools for use. Candidates should have a Level 2 qualification or relevant skills in Construction, demonstrate initiative, and possess good communication skills. The position offers various benefits including a Local Government Pension Scheme and training opportunities.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

24 days annual leave rising to 30

Cycle to Work Scheme

Excellent Training and Development Opportunities

Staff parking available

Health-related benefits

Qualifications

• Has qualifications at Level 2 or relevant skills in the Construction area.
• Demonstrates a high level of initiative and the ability to manage and prioritise workload.
• Has good communication skills and the ability to relate professionally to staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Trowel Trades equipment is maintained safely and properly.
• Prepare and maintain Trowel Trades tools and equipment for workshop use.
• Be responsible for safety and tidiness of the Centre's stores and workshops.
• Confidently use appropriate machinery following current legislation.
• Conduct risk assessments and Health and Safety reporting.

Skills

Qualifications at Level 2 in Construction

High initiative

Good communication skills

Job description

We are looking for suitably qualified individuals to join our pro‑active, dynamic and friendly team of construction staff. The successful candidate will be required to provide effective and efficient day‑to‑day technical and stores support to the Skills and Technology Centre, with specific focus on Trowel Trades.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all Trowel Trades equipment is maintained in a safe working condition, carrying out general, routine and breakdown maintenance where qualified to do so.
• Prepare and maintain Trowel Trades tools and equipment for workshop use in a safe and usable condition.
• Be responsible as required for the safety, tidiness and general appearance of the Centre's stores and workshops.
• Be trained to current legislation in the use of appropriate machinery and be confident in their use.
• Be responsible for Health, Safety and wellbeing to all users within the Trowel Trades area and undertake the associated risk assessments and Health and Safety reporting.

Qualifications & Skills

• Has qualifications at Level 2 or relevant skills in the Construction area.
• Demonstrates a high level of initiative and the ability to manage and prioritise his/her own workload to a significant degree.
• Has good communication skills and the ability to relate to all staff and students in a professional manner.

Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) is one of the very best colleges in the country. In October 2024 we became the first and only further education provider in England to achieve a full set of outstanding grades in consecutive Ofsted Inspections. This includes recognition of our strong contribution towards meeting Local Skills Needs under the latest version of the Education Inspection Framework (EIF). The inspection report praised all areas of the College's provision and acknowledged NSCG's "staff are professional, friendly, incredibly supportive and work tirelessly to meet the needs of learners" "teachers improve their practice based upon the support they receive" and "teachers create highly supportive, calm and highly aspirational environments in which learners and apprentices thrive". In summary, NSCG is a great place to work and study.

The group is currently home to a population of over 6,500 full‑time students with around 2,000 adult learners and students on higher education programmes. We have over 1,500 apprentices where we work with over 850 individual employers.

Would you like to be part of a determined, progressive and ambitious college which strives to deliver an outstanding experience for its learners? Then come and join the Construction Team at Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group.

Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• 24 days annual leave rising to 30 after 5 years (plus Bank Holiday and Christmas closure)
• Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary sacrifice).
• Excellent Training and Development Opportunities (supported with a dedicated budget).
• Staff parking available
• Health‑related benefits including subsidised health scheme