Carpentry Technician

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunt is seeking a skilled Carpentry Technician to join the Construction Department and help deliver practical teaching for carpentry, joinery, and related construction programmes.

The role involves preparing workshops and materials, assisting lecturers during training, maintaining equipment, and ensuring safe learning environments for students in London. A Level 2 carpentry qualification and site/joinery experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification in Carpentry and Joinery or equivalent.
• Relevant industry experience in site carpentry, bench joinery, or related construction discipline.
• Knowledge of current carpentry practices, construction methods, and health and safety requirements.
• Experience using woodworking machinery, hand tools, and power tools safely.

Responsibilities

• Prepare workshops, tools, equipment, timber, and materials for practical lessons.
• Support lecturers during practical training sessions, ensuring students work safely and effectively.
• Maintain carpentry and joinery workshops to a high standard, ensuring machinery, tools, and equipment are clean, serviced, and ready for use.
• Carry out routine maintenance of workshop equipment and ensure all tools are safe, secure, and fit for purpose.
• Monitor, organise, and replenish workshop materials, consumables, and stock.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, COSHH requirements, and college policies.
• Assist with setting up practical assessments, demonstrations, exhibitions, and college open events.
• Support learners by providing technical guidance under the direction of the lecturer.
• Contribute to creating a safe, organised, and engaging learning environment.

Skills

Carpentry knowledge

Health & safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Level 2 qualification in Carpentry and Joinery or equivalent

Tools

Woodworking machinery

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Carpentry Technician to join our Construction Department. Working alongside our Carpentry Lecturer, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality practical teaching and learning for students studying carpentry, joinery, and related construction programmes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced carpentry professional who enjoys sharing their knowledge and contributing to the development of the next generation of skilled craftspeople.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare workshops, tools, equipment, timber, and materials for practical lessons.
• Support lecturers during practical training sessions, ensuring students work safely and effectively.
• Maintain carpentry and joinery workshops to a high standard, ensuring machinery, tools, and equipment are clean, serviced, and ready for use.
• Carry out routine maintenance of workshop equipment and ensure all tools are safe, secure, and fit for purpose.
• Monitor, organise, and replenish workshop materials, consumables, and stock.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, COSHH requirements, and college policies.
• Assist with setting up practical assessments, demonstrations, exhibitions, and college open events.
• Support learners by providing technical guidance under the direction of the lecturer.
• Contribute to creating a safe, organised, and engaging learning environment.

Person Specification

• Level 2 qualification in Carpentry and Joinery or equivalent.
• Relevant industry experience in site carpentry, bench joinery, or a related construction discipline.
• Good knowledge of current carpentry practices, construction methods, and health and safety requirements.
• Experience using woodworking machinery, hand tools, and power tools safely.
• Good organisational, communication, and teamwork skills.

Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.