Construction Technician (Temporary)

Dovetail & Slate Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Dovetail & Slate Ltd is seeking a Construction Technician to support the north west FE/HE construction workshops. You will ensure sessions are well-resourced, safe and ready to run, coordinating tools, equipment and materials with the teaching team.

You will assist with practical sessions, maintain machinery, and uphold health and safety standards while managing stock levels to guarantee availability.

Qualifications

• A relevant vocational qualification in a recognised construction trade.
• Demonstrable practical skills and knowledge of industry-standard tools, equipment and materials.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work on your own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Preparing workshop areas, tools, equipment and materials ahead of practical teaching sessions and demonstrations.
• Maintaining, servicing and repairing workshop machinery and equipment.
• Supporting lecturing staff during practical sessions and assessments.
• Upholding health and safety standards across all training areas.
• Managing stock and inventory so resources are available when needed.

Skills

Construction trades

Workshop maintenance

Tool knowledge

Health & safety

Stock & inventory

Teaching support

Tools

Industry-standard tools

Job description

Recruitment for education and the public sector

FE & HE £25 per hour Contract / Temp mid Level 15 September 2026

A further education provider in the North West is looking for a practical, self-motivated Construction Technician to support the smooth running of its construction workshops. Working alongside the teaching team, you'll make sure practical sessions are properly resourced, safe and ready to go.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing workshop areas, tools, equipment and materials ahead of practical teaching sessions and demonstrations.


• Maintaining, servicing and repairing workshop machinery and equipment.


• Supporting lecturing staff during practical sessions and assessments.


• Upholding health and safety standards across all training areas.


• Managing stock and inventory so resources are available when needed.

What We're Looking For

• A relevant vocational qualification in a recognised construction trade


• Demonstrable practical skills and sound knowledge of industry-standard tools, equipment and materials


• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work on your own initiative

Desirable (but not essential):

• Previous technical experience within a further education or training environment

If you're ready to put your trade skills to work supporting the next generation of construction students, we'd love to hear from you.

A real person, not an automated email. If we are not the right fit for you we will say so quickly rather than leave you waiting.

• Relevant vocational qualification in a recognised construction trade


• Demonstrable practical skills and knowledge of industry-standard tools, equipment and materials


• Strong organisational and communication skills


• Ability to work on own initiative

Skills & Qualifications

Construction trade skills Workshop equipment maintenance Tool and equipment knowledge Health and safety compliance Stock and inventory management Supporting teaching staff

Not quite the right role? We'll email you when something closer comes in.