Carpentry Technician (Temp) — Mentor & Workshop Support

Dovetail & Slate; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail & Slate Ltd in the West Midlands is seeking a Carpentry Technician on a temporary contract to support practical sessions and help learners build their carpentry skills in the workshop.

You will maintain tools and equipment, ensure health and safety, and assist lecturers with lesson delivery. Previous workshop experience and strong communication are essential; teaching experience not required.

Qualifications

• Experience in carpentry within a real-work environment.
• Clear communication with learners and staff.
• Ability to motivate and support learners.
• Strong knowledge of workshop health and safety practices.
• Desirable organisational and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting lecturers with the preparation and delivery of practical lessons.
• Assisting learners across different levels to develop their carpentry skills.
• Maintaining carpentry workshops, tools and equipment to a high standard.
• Supporting the safe and effective use of workshop facilities.
• Providing guidance and encouragement to learners during practical activities.
• Helping ensure health and safety procedures are followed across the workshop.

Skills

Carpentry experience

Communication skills

Motivate & support learners

Workshop health & safety

Organisational skills

IT skills

Job description

Dovetail & Slate Ltd in the West Midlands is seeking a Carpentry Technician on a temporary contract to support practical sessions and help learners build their carpentry skills in the workshop.

You will maintain tools and equipment, ensure health and safety, and assist lecturers with lesson delivery. Previous workshop experience and strong communication are essential; teaching experience not required.