Construction Workshop Technician | Keep Sessions Running

Henry Blue; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

27 days annual leave

Job summary

Cambridge College is seeking a Construction Technician to provide hands-on technical support across Construction workshops in Cambridge. You’ll maintain equipment, prepare materials for practical sessions, and support teaching staff during demonstrations and assessments.

This permanent, full-year role involves 37 hours per week, with the Local Government Pension Scheme, 27 days of annual leave, and opportunities to contribute to course design while maintaining safety records.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Diploma in a Construction-related trade, or relevant trade experience.
• Experience across multiple trade workshops (bricklaying, carpentry, multi-skills, plumbing).
• Current Health & Safety knowledge relevant to construction.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain records.
• Flexibility to support evening classes and weekend open days.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining, repairing and calibrating equipment across Construction workshops and training areas
• Preparing and setting up tools, equipment and resources ahead of practical sessions and demonstrations
• Supporting lecturing staff during practical sessions, assessments and examinations
• Managing stock levels of raw materials, tools and components, including ordering and inventory records
• Maintaining Health & Safety, COSHH and risk assessment records for all workshop equipment
• Contributing to Department meetings and supporting course design and development

Skills

Health & Safety

Record keeping

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Construction-related trade

Job description

Cambridge College is seeking a Construction Technician to provide hands-on technical support across Construction workshops in Cambridge. You’ll maintain equipment, prepare materials for practical sessions, and support teaching staff during demonstrations and assessments.

This permanent, full-year role involves 37 hours per week, with the Local Government Pension Scheme, 27 days of annual leave, and opportunities to contribute to course design while maintaining safety records.