Carpentry Technician

East Surrey College / John Ruskin College; Redhill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A educational institution in England is seeking a dedicated Carpentry Technician to support student learning in practical skills in Brickwork workshops. The ideal candidate will possess a Level 2 qualification in Carpentry and have experience working with young people. This role involves supervising workshops, maintaining health and safety, and ordering stock. Offering a competitive salary along with excellent staff benefits including pension schemes and onsite facilities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent pension schemes

Holiday package

Free onsite parking

Access to gym

Discounted Spa and Salon treatments

Qualifications

• Knowledge or industry experience of Carpentry.
• Experience of working with young people.

Responsibilities

• Support students in learning practical skills in Brickwork workshops.
• Supervise and maintain workshops adhering to health and safety regulations.
• Order stock and maintain consumables for student activities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Proactive approach

Ability to work independently

Education

Level 2 vocational qualification in Carpentry

Full First Aid Qualification

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking to appoint an inspirational and enthusiastic Carpentry Technician to join our Construction department.

This post would suit an individual who has achieved their own Carpentry qualifications or who has a background in Carpentry themselves and understands the basic principles. Candidates will be enthusiastic, self-motivated with excellent communication skills, and with a committed approach to your work you will maintain a high quality learning environment for our learners.

Responsibilities

Based in the Construction area of our Technology department this exciting post will involve; supporting students in their learning of practical skills in the Brickwork workshops, supervising and maintaining workshops ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations. You will also be responsible for ordering stock, maintaining a stock of consumables and preparing materials for student activities as well as the cleaning and maintenance of the equipment.

Qualifications

• Level 2 vocational qualification in Carpentry (or related subject)
• Knowledge/industry experience of Carpentry
• Experience of working with young people
• Full First Aid Qualification (or willing to obtain)
• A pro-active approach and be able to work on their own initiative

Benefits

If this sounds like you and you will enjoy working in a forward thinking, friendly, fast paced, changing environment with state of the art facilities, we would love to hear from you. In return, we offer a competitive salary, as well as staff benefits such a choice of two excellent pension schemes, a brilliant holiday package, free onsite parking and access to our fully equipped gym along with discounted in house Spa and Salon treatments.

Closing Date: Monday 29th September 2025

Applications will however be shortlisted on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before this closing date. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment. As much as we would love to respond to all applicants, due to the sheer volume of applications we receive we are unable to respond to all unsuccessful candidates.

Please refer to the attached Job Description, Person Specification and Competency Framework and apply using the button below.

Orbital South Colleges Group are committed to Equal Opportunities, encouraging applications from all sectors of the community to reflect our diverse student population. We are also committed to PREVENT and Safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Both College Campuses are smoke-free zones.

As part of our pre-employment checks, successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS, references will be taken and evidence of all qualifications and awards will also be required before commencement of employment. Failure to do so may lead to offers being withdrawn.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK as we do not sponsor work permits, and work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.