Building Services Technician

Trafford College; Stretford; On-site; GBP 25,260 - 25,896; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 days annual leave plus bank holidays

15% company pension contribution

Onsite Coffee & subsidies for staff canteen

Employee Assistance Programme

Tailored Professional Development plan

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Trafford College is seeking a Technician for Building Services at the Stretford Campus. This role supports plumbing and electrical installation workshops, ensuring high-quality practical classes and maintaining necessary tools and equipment.

The ideal candidate will have Level 2 or 3 qualifications in plumbing or electrical installation, with enthusiasm for supporting apprentices. The position offers 40 days annual leave and a generous pension contribution, alongside other benefits such as onsite coffee and a tailored professional development plan.

Qualifications

• Experience in plumbing or electrical installation workshops.
• First Aid and Fire Marshall training is desirable.
• Enthusiasm for supporting apprentices in practical classes.

Responsibilities

• Support practical classes in plumbing and electrical installation workshops.
• Maintain stock levels and tools for workshop delivery.
• Facilitate audit of the storeroom for supplies.

Skills

Plumbing support

Electrical installation

Teamwork

Clear communication

Education

Level 2 or 3 qualification in plumbing or electrical installation

Literacy and numeracy at Level 2

Job description

Role: Technician – Building Services

Hours: 36.25 hours per week

Salary Scale: £25,260 - £25,896 FTE

Pension Contribution: 15% (FTE)

Location: Trafford – Stretford Campus, Talbot Road, Stretford, M32 0XH (additional sites may be required)

The Trafford and Stockport College Group (TSCG) is seeking an experienced Building Services Technician to support practical classes in plumbing and electrical installation workshops.

The Role

Provide high‑quality support in plumbing and electrical installation workshops to enable the Group to meet required standards in practical classes. This includes maintaining stock levels and tools, auditing the storeroom, and facilitating workshop delivery for teaching staff. Teamworking and clear communication are essential.

About You

We value an enthusiasm for supporting apprentices and a passion for your specialist subject.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or 3 qualification in plumbing or electrical installation, or equivalent industry experience.
• Qualified to Level 2 and ideally possess literacy and numeracy at Level 2.
• First Aid and Fire Marshall training desirable or willingness to undertake such training.

Benefits

• 40 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Generous company pension contribution 15%
• Onsite Costa Coffee & subsidies for staff canteen
• Employee Assistance Programme for you and family
• Tailored Professional Development plan
• Free onsite parking

TSCG is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment. Qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. As a Disability Confident Employer, all disabled applicants who meet minimum requirements will be guaranteed an interview.

Employment is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service and, for regulated activity, an additional barred list check. The Group covers associated costs.

Reference: 116268