Brickwork Technician

JR United Kingdom; Stafford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity exists at a leading college in Stafford for a Brickwork Technician. Join a dynamic team to provide technical support in Trowel Trades, ensuring equipment safety and facilitating high-quality training. The role offers excellent benefits and a supportive working environment within a college committed to outstanding education.

Benefits

24 days annual leave rising to 30 after 5 years

Cycle to Work Scheme

Excellent Training and Development Opportunities

Staff parking available

Health-related benefits

On site restaurant facilities

Qualifications

• Qualifications at Level 2 or relevant skills in the Construction area.
• Ability to manage and prioritise workload effectively.
• Good communication skills with staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Trowel Trades equipment in a safe working condition.
• Prepare and maintain tools for workshop use.
• Ensure health and safety compliance in the Trowel Trades area.

Skills

Initiative

Communication

Education

Level 2 qualification in Construction

Job description

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Full-time 37 hours per week Location: Stafford Salary: Scale points 6 - 10 (£24,348 - 25,538) Holiday: 24 Days per year, rising to 30 days following 5 years' service (Plus Bank holidays and Christmas closure)

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.
To read the full Ofsted report for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group, please visit the Ofsted Government website, select Find an Inspection Report and search for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group.
The group is currently home to a population of over 6,500 full-time students with around 2000 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.
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.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• To ensure that all Trowel Trades equipment is maintained in a safe working condition carrying out general, routine and breakdown maintenance where he/she is qualified to do so.
• To prepare and maintain Trowel Trades tools and equipment for workshop use in a safe and usable condition.
• To be responsible as required for the safety, tidiness and general appearance of the Centre's stores and workshops.
• To be trained to current legislation in the use of appropriate machinery and be confident in their use.
• To 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.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 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.

What's in it for you?

The college offers and excellent benefits package which includes:

• 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
• On site restaurant facilities and FREE early morning coffee/tea and toast

How to apply

To apply for the role of Brickwork Technician, please click on ?Apply' and complete an online application form.

(If you are applying via a jobs board, you will receive an e-mail and link that will take you directly to our application form on the Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group website).

The closing date for completed applications is 8th August 2025.

This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All college based positions are subject to enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.