Carpentry Technician

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,762 - 44,027; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Training & development

Modern workshop facilities

Job summary

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants in London is recruiting a Carpentry & Joinery Technician to support high-quality construction training in a busy educational environment.

You will work in a well-equipped workshop in Belvedere, preparing materials, assisting lecturers and students, and ensuring safe, efficient learning spaces while maintaining equipment and supporting open days and projects. This is a permanent role with a competitive salary of £33,762 - £44,027 per annum.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Carpentry & Joinery or completed apprenticeship.
• Industry experience within carpentry and joinery.
• Strong workshop, tooling and materials knowledge.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements.
• First Aid qualification or willingness to obtain one.
• Experience in an educational environment desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials, tools and workshop facilities for practical sessions.
• Provide technical support to lecturers and students.
• Demonstrate safe working practices, materials and techniques.
• Maintain workshop equipment and service records.
• Manage stock control and assist with ordering materials.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, COSHH and risk assessments.
• Support student projects and assessment activities.
• Build and maintain workshop rigs, storage systems and learning resources.
• Promote positive student behaviour and engagement.
• Support open days, taster sessions and college events.
• Undertake First Aid responsibilities following training.

Skills

Communication & teamwork

Microsoft Office

Health & safety awareness

First aid knowledge

Education

Level 3 Carpentry & Joinery

Tools

Workshop tools & equipment

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join a thriving education provider supporting the next generation of skilled tradespeople. Workshop-based role with excellent facilities, varied duties, strong benefits and long-term career development opportunities.

Carpentry Technician

Location: Belvedere, London

Salary: £33,762 - £44,027 per annum

Permanent

The Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Carpentry & Joinery Technician to support the delivery of high-quality construction training within a busy educational environment.

Working from a well-equipped workshop, you will ensure materials, tools, equipment and facilities are prepared and maintained to support practical teaching sessions. You will work closely with lecturers and students, providing technical assistance, maintaining safe working environments and helping learners develop their practical skills.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong industry experience who enjoys sharing their knowledge and supporting future construction professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare materials, tools and workshop facilities for practical sessions
• Provide technical support to lecturers and students
• Demonstrate safe working practices, materials and techniques
• Maintain workshop equipment and service records
• Manage stock control and assist with ordering materials
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, COSHH and risk assessments
• Support student projects and assessment activities
• Build and maintain workshop rigs, storage systems and learning resources
• Promote positive student behaviour and engagement
• Support open days, taster sessions and college events
• Undertake First Aid responsibilities following training

Skills & Experience

• Level 3 qualification in Carpentry & Joinery or completed apprenticeship
• Industry experience within carpentry and/or joinery
• Strong workshop, tooling and materials knowledge
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements
• Ability to organise workloads and prepare resources efficiently
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• Experience within an educational environment desirable
• First Aid qualification or willingness to obtain one

Why Join Our Client

• Competitive salary package
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Modern workshop facilities
• Opportunity to support and inspire future trades professionals
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

A current and valid ENHANCED DBS is required for this position.

Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.