Construction Technician (Weybridge)

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

Job summary

A further education college in Weybridge is seeking a Construction Technician to support practical workshops and provide technical assistance for lectures. The role includes maintaining a clean and safe environment, preparing equipment for lessons, and ensuring adequate supplies are available. Candidates must have a Level 2 construction craft qualification and good Math and English skills. A forklift truck licence is desirable, along with relevant industrial experience. Benefits include generous holidays, financial benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

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

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Level 2 construction craft qualification essential.
• Basic Maths and English skills are required.
• Forklift truck licence or willingness to achieve it.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and safety in workshops and classrooms.
• Report any serious defects or safety hazards.
• Prepare tools and materials for lessons.
• Ensure adequate stock of materials and equipment.

Skills

Construction craft qualification

Maths

English

Forklift truck licence

Relevant industrial experience

Education

Level 2 construction craft qualification

Job description

Location

Weybridge, Surrey, South East, UK

Work Hours & Salary

18.5 to 37 hours per week - Employed for 52 weeks per year

Up to £30,365.96 FTE (pro-rata if not full time) and option to have a lead in to a teaching career.

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Maths & English
• Forklift truck licence or ability and willingness to achieve
• Relevant industrial experience (Desirable)

Benefits

• 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

Equal Opportunities & Safeguarding

Brooklands College is 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.

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