Construction Technician (Joinery)

Bury College; Bury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Occupational sick pay

Teachers or Local Authority Pension

Flexible working

Family Friendly Policy

Special Leave of Absence

Paid leave for religious festivals

Sabbaticals

Induction and training

Employee Assistance Programme

Occupational Health Service

Onsite gym

Cycle to Work Scheme

Onsite nursery

Free onsite parking

First aid training allowance

Job summary

Bury College is seeking a Construction Technician (Joinery) to provide hands-on technical support across our construction workshops and classrooms in a full-time, permanent role. You will set up machinery, maintain tools, and ensure a safe, well-organised learning environment for students.

Working with teaching staff, you will manage stock, assist with assessment resources, support health and safety compliance, and cover across curriculum areas when required.

Qualifications

• Relevant practical experience within the construction sector or a closely related environment.
• Good knowledge of construction tools, equipment, machinery and workshop practices.
• A strong understanding of health and safety requirements within a practical/workshop environment.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage equipment, materials and stock effectively.
• The ability to work collaboratively with teaching staff and support students in a positive and professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to teaching staff and students across construction workshops and practical classrooms.
• Prepare and set up specialist machinery, tools and equipment for practical teaching sessions.
• Ensure workshops and classrooms are maintained as clean, organised and safe learning environments.
• Carry out routine maintenance and servicing of equipment and machinery in line with approved schedules.
• Maintain accurate stock records and inventories for materials, tools, equipment and machinery.
• Ensure tools, equipment and machinery are safe and fit for use, and promote safe working practices among staff and students.
• Support the secure management and issue of tools, equipment and materials through the Stores.
• Manage the student locker system.
• Provide appropriate first aid support within the curriculum area and maintain accurate records.
• Assist with the development and updating of assessment resources in line with awarding body requirements.

Skills

Practical construction experience

Health and safety knowledge

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Job description

Job Introduction

Bury College is looking for a Construction Technician (Joinery) to join our team and provide high-quality technical support across our construction workshops and classrooms on a full time, permanent basis.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong practical and organisational skills who enjoys working in a busy Further Education environment. You will play a key role in ensuring our students have access to safe, well-equipped and professionally managed workshop facilities, enabling them to develop the practical skills and knowledge they need for successful careers in the construction industry.

About the role

Working closely with teaching staff, you will provide technical support during practical sessions, helping to create an environment where students can learn, develop their skills and gain valuable hands‑on experience.

Your responsibilities will include setting up specialist machinery and equipment, maintaining tools and equipment, managing stock and stores, and ensuring workshops and classrooms are clean, organised and safe.

You will also contribute to the preparation and maintenance of assessment resources, support health and safety requirements, and provide appropriate cover across other curriculum areas when required.

As Further Education continues to evolve, flexibility is essential. We are looking for someone who is willing to embrace change, take on new responsibilities and contribute positively to the wider work of the College.

Key responsibilities

As Construction Technician (Joinery), you will:

• Provide technical support to teaching staff and students across construction workshops and practical classrooms.
• Prepare and set up specialist machinery, tools and equipment for practical teaching sessions.
• Ensure workshops and classrooms are maintained as clean, organised and safe learning environments.
• Carry out routine maintenance and servicing of equipment and machinery in line with approved schedules.
• Maintain accurate stock records and inventories for materials, tools, equipment and machinery.
• Ensure tools, equipment and machinery are safe and fit for use, and promote safe working practices among staff and students.
• Support the secure management and issue of tools, equipment and materials through the Stores.
• Manage the student locker system.
• Provide appropriate first aid support within the curriculum area and maintain accurate records.
• Assist with the development and updating of assessment resources in line with awarding body requirements.
• Supervise students within workshop environments where required.
• Support effective stock control and financial management through appropriate requisitioning.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date risk assessments and COSHH assessments.
• Provide appropriate technical cover in other curriculum areas when required.
• Contribute to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students.
• Work positively with College staff, students, employers and suppliers, providing a high standard of customer service.
• Participate in professional development and contribute to the continuous improvement of the service.
• Undertake other appropriate duties within the scope of the role as required by the Line Manager.

About you

We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable individual who can bring practical construction experience and a positive approach to supporting learners.

You will have:

• Relevant practical experience within the construction sector or a closely related environment.
• Good knowledge of construction tools, equipment, machinery and workshop practices.
• A strong understanding of health and safety requirements within a practical/workshop environment.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage equipment, materials and stock effectively.
• The ability to work collaboratively with teaching staff and support students in a positive and professional manner.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work independently, use initiative and respond effectively to changing priorities.
• A commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and providing an excellent experience for students.

Experience of working within an FE, education or training environment would be advantageous, as would experience of supporting learners in practical workshop settings.

The benefits of working for us?

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure
• Occupational sick pay
• Teachers or Local Authority Pension Fund
• Flexible working
• Family Friendly Policy
• Special Leave of Absence
• Paid leave for religious festivals
• Sabbaticals
• Comprehensive induction and on-going training
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Health Service
• Onsite gym
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Onsite nursery
• Free onsite parking
• Option for first aid training and an annual allowance of £296 for first aid duties

NB: Due to business need, shortlisted candidates may be invited for interview before the closing date.

Please note that new guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This to enable us to identify any incidents or issues which have happened and are publicly available online which we might want to explore at interview. Once shortlisting has taken place, this search will be carried out for all candidates who will attend an interview.