Carpentry Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Ongoing training & development

Modern workshop facilities

Supportive environment

Job summary

Morgan Jones Recruitment is seeking an experienced Carpentry & Joinery Technician to support the delivery of high-quality construction training in a busy educational environment. Based in a well-equipped workshop, you will prepare materials, tools and facilities for practical sessions and assist lecturers and students.

You will maintain safe working environments, manage stock, and keep service records while helping learners develop practical skills.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Carpentry & Joinery

Workshop

Health & Safety

Teamwork

IT skills

First Aid

Education

Level 3 Carpentry & Joinery or apprenticeship

Industry experience in carpentry/joinery

Job description

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.