Carpentry and Joinery Technician

TeacherActive Ltd; Neath; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 consultant support

CPD courses access

Competitive pay

Referral rewards (£100)

Job summary

TeacherActive, in partnership with a Further Education college in Neath, is seeking a Carpentry and Joinery Technician to support the construction department. This hands-on role is ideal for someone with practical industry experience who wants to help students develop skills.

You will prepare tools and materials, maintain workshop equipment, ensure health and safety, and assist lecturers and learners during practical sessions in a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification in Carpentry and Joinery.
• Practical experience within the carpentry and joinery industry.
• Experience using and maintaining woodworking tools, machinery and workshop equipment.
• A strong understanding of workshop health and safety procedures.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prepare materials efficiently.
• A positive, flexible and proactive approach to supporting both staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Preparing tools, materials and equipment for practical lessons.
• Maintaining woodworking tools, machinery and workshop equipment.
• Ensuring health and safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Supporting lecturers and students during practical sessions.
• Helping to create a safe, well-organised and effective learning environment.

Skills

Qual Carpentry & Joinery

Practical industry exp

Tool & machinery experience

Health & safety knowledge

Organisational skills

Supportive attitude

Education

Carpentry & Joinery qualification

Job description

We're Hiring: Carpentry and Joinery Technician

Location: Neath

Start Date: Immediate start

Contract: Full-time, temporary with the potential to become permanent

Are you passionate about carpentry and joinery and keen to support the next generation of skilled tradespeople?

TeacherActive is working in partnership with a Further Education college in Neath to recruit a Carpentry and Joinery Technician to join its construction department.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with practical industry experience who enjoys working in a hands‑on environment and helping students develop their skills in the trade.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing tools, materials and equipment for practical lessons.
• Maintaining woodworking tools, machinery and workshop equipment.
• Ensuring health and safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Supporting lecturers and students during practical sessions.
• Helping to create a safe, well‑organised and effective learning environment.

What We're Looking For

The ideal Carpentry and Joinery Technician will have:

• A relevant qualification in Carpentry and Joinery.
• Practical experience within the carpentry and joinery industry.
• Experience using and maintaining woodworking tools, machinery and workshop equipment.
• A strong understanding of workshop health and safety procedures.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prepare materials efficiently.
• A positive, flexible and proactive approach to supporting both staff and students.

What's in It for You?

When you join TeacherActive, you can expect:

• Dedicated support: A team of consultants available 24/7 to support you throughout the onboarding process.
• Professional development: Access to CPD courses and certificates through the My-Progression channel.
• Competitive pay: Market‑leading rates of pay.
• Referral rewards: Receive up to £100 through the TeacherActive Referral Scheme when you refer a friend.

Terms and conditions apply.

Paid via PAYE

Our staff are paid through PAYE, giving you peace of mind that your tax and National Insurance contributions are handled correctly, with no unnecessary admin charges deducted from your hard‑earned pay.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.