Construction Technician

Brooklands Technical College; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A further education college in Weybridge is seeking a Construction Technician to support technical workshops for students. The role involves maintaining a safe environment, preparing equipment for lessons, and managing workshop cleanliness. Ideal candidates should possess a Level 2 construction craft qualification and relevant experience. This role offers professional development opportunities and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Financial benefits and discounts

Pension options

Free on-site parking

Staff wellbeing resources

Employee recognition schemes

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Must have Level 2 construction craft qualification.
• Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English are essential.
• Relevant industrial experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure workshops and classrooms remain clean and safe.
• Report serious defects or safety hazards.
• Prepare equipment, tools, and materials for lessons.
• Maintain adequate stocks of required materials.

Skills

Clean and tidy workshop management

Safety hazard reporting

Equipment preparation

Stock management

Education

Level 2 construction craft qualification

Level 2 Maths

Level 2 English

Forklift truck licence (desirable)

Job description

Overview

Electrical Technician 18.5 to 37 hours per week - Employed for 52 weeks per year upto £30,365.96 FTE (pro-rata if not full time) and option to have a lead in to teaching.

Brooklands Technical College is a further education college supporting young people and adults to take the next steps on their career path. We are an inclusive centre for lifelong learning, equipping our learners with the professional behaviours, skills and values that they will need for their careers.

If you're passionate about education and want to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

The Construction Technician will be based on site at our Weybridge Campus and will be required to support and facilitate practical workshops to provide technical support to the Lecturers and students.

About The Role

As Construction Technician you will create and maintain a high quality and safe environment that enhances learning experiences. Some of your key duties will include:

• Ensure workshops, classrooms and compound areas are kept clean and tidy and in a safe and orderly condition
• Reporting of serious defects or safety hazards
• Prepare all equipment, tools and material for lessons and demonstrations
• Ensure adequate stocks of materials, components, tools and equipment are held on site

Qualifications

• Level 2 construction craft qualification
• Level 2 Maths & English
• Forklift truck licence or ability and willingness to achieve desirable
• Relevant industrial experience

What We Offer

• Generous holiday entitlement
• Financial benefits and discounts
• Pension (TPS or LGPS)
• Free on-site parking
• Staff wellbeing and fitness resources
• Employee recognition schemes
• Opportunities for professional development
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• The chance to make a positive impact on the lives of our students

Brooklands College is proud to be an equal opportunities employee and is committed to diversity and inclusion within the workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity, age, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics. Brooklands College is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out, in line with KCSIE, for all those who are shortlisted and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and 2 satisfactory references.