Construction Technician

Reaseheath College and University Centre; Nantwich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave entitlement: 47 days incl. bank

Pension scheme with 19.8% employer

Enhanced maternity and adoption pay

Enhanced sick pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Pluxee rewards scheme

Free on site gym

Onsite Starbucks and cafe outlets

External benefits through Cheshire

Specialist equipment

Job summary

Reaseheath College and University Centre is seeking a Construction Technician to provide high-quality technical support in the Construction Department. You will help ensure safe operation and maintenance of workshop machinery, support practical sessions, and maintain a clean, efficient learning environment.

The role requires Level 2 Maths & English or equivalent, experience in construction, Health and Safety competence, and proven wood machinery operation.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Maths & English or equivalent.
• Experience in the construction industry relevant to the role.
• Health and Safety competence in the industry.
• Proven experience operating and maintaining wood machining equipment.
• Ability to build relationships with industry to support the college's reputation.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain woodworking machinery.
• Carry out regular inspections, routine maintenance, and minor repairs on construction tools.
• Set up tools, equipment, and materials for practical classes.
• Assist teaching staff during practical lessons as required.
• Handle deliveries, manage stock levels of materials and consumables.

Skills

Level 2 Maths & English

Construction industry experience

Health and Safety competence

Wood machining equipment operation

Tools

Woodworking machinery

Job description

About Reaseheath

Reaseheath College and University Centre is a leading land-based and technical education provider, with a proud history stretching back over 100 years. Our mission is simple: to deliver industry focused, career ready education that transforms lives and supports the future of all our learners - from further education, higher education, apprenticeships and adult courses.

Set in a stunning rural campus near Nantwich in Cheshire, we offer an inspiring place to work, with industry-leading facilities, strong employer partnerships and a clear focus on innovation, sustainability and real-world skills.

Working at Reaseheath

Working at Reaseheath means being part of a supportive, ambitious and values-driven community. Our staff play a vital role in shaping futures, helping our learners develop the skills, confidence and experience they need to succeed in their careers.

We are committed to creating a positive working environment where colleagues feel valued, supported and able to grow. With opportunities for professional development, strong industry links and a collaborative culture, you can build a rewarding career while making a genuine impact.

Job Title: Construction Technician

Status: Permanent, 37 hours per week

Closing Date: Midnight, 4th November 2026

Assessment Centre Date: 11th November 2026

Overview

Reaseheath College is a forward thinking and dynamic College providing an excellent educational experience to over 4,500 students a year. Our Construction department offers a range of courses covering Plastering, Bricklaying and Joinery, with practical teaching to ensure students are industry focused and career ready.

About the role

The purpose of this role is to provide high-quality technical support to teaching staff and students in the Construction Department. This involves ensuring the safe operation and maintenance of workshop machinery and equipment, support on practical sessions and help maintain a safe, clean and efficient learning environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain woodworking machinery.
• Carry out regular inspections, routine maintenance, and minor repairs on construction tools.
• Set up tools, equipment, and materials for practical classes.
• Assist teaching staff during practical lessons as required.
• Handle deliveries, manage stock levels of materials and consumables.

The successful candidate will:

• Level 2 Maths & English or equivalent.
• A period of relevant and successful time within the construction industry.
• Health and Safety competence in the Industry.
• Proven experience operating and maintaining wood machining equipment.
• Ability to build relationships within the industry to forward our reputation.

We can offer you:

• 47 days annual leave including Bank Holidays and Christmas Closure
• Generous pension scheme with an employer contribution of 19.8%
• Enhanced maternity and adoption pay
• Enhanced sick pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pluxee reward scheme
• Free on site gym membership
• Onsite Starbucks along with multiple restaurant and cafe outlets
• Access to a multitude of external benefits through local businesses to the Cheshire area
• Specialist equipment reflecting industry practice

As a College, we actively encourage applications from industry professionals without a teaching qualification, as well as those from qualified teachers. Reaseheath offers a full CPD programme with access to funded qualifications alongside hands on support whilst completing Further Education Training. Industry professionals joining the College in an academic role, will complete their Further Education Training whilst in post.

For more information, please refer to the additional job description. Alternatively, you can email [e-mail] to arrange a conversation with our hiring managers.

Please note this role constitutes 'regulated activity' as defined by the Protection of Freedom Act 2012. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with barred list information prior to starting employment. You must also have the right to work in the UK and will be required to provide evidence to support this. In addition, online checks will be carried out during the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Reaseheath College is committed to achieving its public sector general equality duty, which is set out in the Equality Act 2010. The College has a clear mission and clear values, which incorporate equality, diversity and inclusion.

The College staff recruitment and selection process, CPD processes, policies and practice are designed to ensure that when employment decisions are made, they are based solely on the skills and qualities required for the position and comply with all relevant employment legislation and best practice standards.

Disability Support

The College is a Disability Confident Employer and will support any reasonable adjustments you require to perform your best during the recruitment process. You can contact the People Services team at [e-mail] should you require any adjustments during either your application or during the assessment centre.

Safer Recruitment Statement

The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) makes certain regulated activity (i.e. work with children and/or young people) exempt from the Act and therefore requires individuals seeking to work with these groups to be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check with children's barred list, amongst other safer recruitment checks.

Where a post is classed as exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, you will be required to reveal all convictions not classed as 'protected' by the Ministry of Justice guidelines, both spent and unspent.

Any information given will be completely confidential and will be considered in relation to an application for positions to which the Order applies. Please note that certain criminal convictions may affect your eligibility for employment with the college, but having a previous conviction will not automatically bar you from employment. Please refer to the college website for the policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders.

This information is considered sensitive personal data under the Data Protection Act 2018. It will only be used for the purposes of this recruitment exercise and will be safely disposed of after six months if you are not successful in your application for this vacancy.

Other safer recruitment checks that will be carries out during the recruitment process include online checks and prohibition from teaching checks (where relevant).

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised close date if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

We do not accept applications or speculative CVs through recruitment agencies.