Casual Technician in Construction (Wet Trades)

Coleg Sir Gar | Coleg Ceredigion; Ammanford; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Coleg Sir Gâr and Coleg Ceredigion is seeking a motivated Casual Technician in Construction to join the Construction Curriculum Area at the Ammanford Campus. The role supports wet trades and contributes to all technical areas, with a focus on safe workshop practice and practical teaching support.

Ideal candidates will have a minimum Level 2/3 in Construction trades, relevant industry experience, and a commitment to learning and development.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2/3 Qualification in Construction trades.
• Appropriate Health & Safety training or willingness to undertake.
• Recent and relevant experience in the technical field.
• Welsh language requirements: Level 0/1 for speaking and writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance and support for teaching and learning.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment and follow Health & Safety regs.
• Prepare and update risk assessments, safe systems of work, and COSHH records.
• Maintain and service workshop equipment and machinery; receive training as needed.
• Support stores and stock control; assist with ordering and inventory.
• Contribute to course team meetings and curriculum area activities.

Skills

Good communicator

Diplomacy and tact

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Punctuality and reliability

Education

Level 2/3 Construction trades

Job description

Coleg Sir Gâr and Coleg Ceredigion is seeking a motivated and skilled Casual Technician in Construction to join our Construction Curriculum Area at our Ammanford Campus.

Department: Construction

Location: Ammanford Campus

Compensation: £15.97 / hour

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a dynamic and industry-connected department delivering high-quality construction education and training across building crafts, building services, technical construction, and higher education programmes. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with practical construction industry experience, strong technical skills, and a commitment to supporting outstanding teaching and learning. The ideal candidate will have a minimum Level 2/3 qualification in Construction trades or relevant field, experience in the industry and a passion for learning and development. Within this role you will mainly support the Wet Trades team but will also be expected to contribute to all technical support requirements within the Curriculum Area.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance and support for teaching and learning within your area, responding to the needs of students, academic staff and the relevant course leader/s;
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment, complying with Health & Safety regulations;
• Prepare, maintain and update relevant Health & Safety documentation such as Risk Assessments, Safe Systems of Work, COSHH records and equipment maintenance records, in liaison with course teams;
• Maintain, upgrade and service equipment as planned, required or requested; wood machining and other construction related static and portable machinery and equipment. Receive relevant training as and when necessary;
• Ensure the care, control, maintenance and security of course equipment, materials and stock;
• Maintain stores inventory for consumables, equipment and delivery resources;
• Carry out ordering of stock in line with college financial procedures and update online ordering database;
• Provide a stores issue service for course consumables and an issue and return service for all departmental equipment and other course items;
• Participate in course team; student consultative committees; and curriculum area meetings as required;
• Carry out duties which support marketing and promotion of course programme;
• Support lecturers and students in undertaking workshop based activities, in line with agreed timetable

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential Criteria

• Minimum Level 2/3 Qualification in Construction trades
• Appropriate Health & Safety training (or willingness to undertake appropriate training)
• Recent and relevant experience of the technical field/s concerned
• Good communicator with diplomacy and tact
• Good interpersonal and organisational skills
• Ability to work harmoniously with learners and colleagues
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Excellent punctuality and ability to work flexibly

Desirable Criteria

• GCSE English and Mathematics at minimum Grade C or O Level equivalent
• IOSH Managing Safely (If you are not IOSH qualified, you will be expected to undertake training as soon as possible)
• PUWER Training (If you are not PUWER qualified, you will be expected to undertake training as soon as possible)
• First Aid qualification (If you are not First Aid qualified, you will be expected to undertake training as soon as possible)
• A good understanding of the technical support role in Further Education
• Be competent in the use and maintenance of the following machinery: Electrotechnical installation and maintenance of static and portable machinery and equipment related to the trade.

Welsh Language Requirements

• Welsh Oracy (Listening/Speaking) - Level 0/1
• Welsh Literacy (Writing/Reading) - Level 0/1

See detailed language descriptions attached.

Persons are welcome to apply for posts in Welsh and applications made in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

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Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

At Coleg Sir Gar & Coleg Ceredigion, we inspire learners to fulfil potential and achieve excellence. To do this, we need the best employees to continue our culture of respect, unity and professionalism. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and therefore welcome applications from all backgrounds and areas of the community to the college.

Visit our dedicated page to find out more.

Disability Confident

Coleg Sir Gar and Coleg Ceredigion are proud to be a disability confident employer. As a result, we ensure our recruitment process is fully inclusive and accessible to all, communicate and promote all opportunities, anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments, support existing employees who acquire a disability or long term health condition to stay in work, and offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.