Carpentry Technician & Workshop Mentor

Dovetail & Slate Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent annual leave entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Annual season ticket loan

Access to gym facilities and discounts

Discounts through Discounts for Educ7

Discounts on restaurants, hair and美容

Job summary

Dovetail & Slate Ltd is recruiting for a Carpentry Technician in West London. The role focuses on supporting lecturers and learners in practical carpentry lessons, maintaining workshops and equipment, and promoting safe workshop practices.

Experience in carpentry and the ability to motivate learners are essential, with strong IT and organisational skills valued. This permanent full-time post offers a stable college environment and clear progression within Further Education.

Qualifications

• Relevant industry experience within carpentry.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate and support learners.
• Good organisational and IT skills.
• Strong understanding of workshop health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Support lecturers with the preparation and delivery of practical lessons.
• Assist learners across different levels to develop their carpentry skills.
• Maintain carpentry workshops, tools and equipment to a high standard.
• Support the safe and effective use of workshop facilities.
• Provide guidance and encouragement to learners during practical activities.
• Help ensure health and safety procedures are followed across the workshop.
• Support learners working towards further study, employment and apprenticeships.

Skills

Carpentry

Joinery

Workshop maintenance

Tool and equipment maintenance

Health and safety

Learner support

Communication

IT skills

Job description

Dovetail & Slate Ltd is recruiting for a Carpentry Technician in West London. The role focuses on supporting lecturers and learners in practical carpentry lessons, maintaining workshops and equipment, and promoting safe workshop practices.

Experience in carpentry and the ability to motivate learners are essential, with strong IT and organisational skills valued. This permanent full-time post offers a stable college environment and clear progression within Further Education.