Construction Workshop Technician: Practical Skills & Safety

onlyFE; Oldham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

54 days’ holiday

Pension contributions 26.48%

Free counselling and wellbeing support

Retail discounts through benefits平台

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Paid special leave

Training and development opportunities

Free breakfast Fridays

On-site facilities including canteens

Free parking and electric car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Oldham College is seeking a Workshop Technician to support the practical delivery of construction workshops, including brickwork, carpentry and joinery. You will prepare resources, manage stock, and maintain a safe workshop environment to enable high-quality teaching and learning.

Candidates should have practical skills, a Level 2 vocational qualification, and a strong commitment to health and safety. The role involves collaboration with tutors, learners, and external stakeholders; safeguarding

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above, and a Level 2 vocational qualification.
• Excellent practical skills and confidence using industry-standard tools, equipment and materials.
• A strong commitment to health and safety, including risk assessments and maintaining safe working environments.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and build positive relationships with colleagues, learners and external stakeholders.
• Competence in IT and digital systems, with the ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to tutors and learners during practical construction workshop sessions, including brickwork, carpentry and joinery, and construction skills.
• Prepare and organise workshop resources, materials and equipment to support high-quality teaching, learning and practical assessments.
• Maintain safe, clean and organised workshop environments, ensuring compliance with Health and Safety legislation and College procedures.
• Inspect, maintain and support the repair and development of workshop equipment, machinery, tools and practical training areas.
• Manage workshop stores and resources, monitor stock levels, order materials and maintain accurate electronic risk assessments using Smartlog.
• Carry out duties in line with College policies and procedures, including safeguarding and equality commitments

Skills

Practical workshop skills

Health and safety focus

Communication and interpersonal skills

IT and documentation

Education

GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above

Level 2 vocational qualification

Tools

Power tools

Workshop equipment

Job description

Oldham College is seeking a Workshop Technician to support the practical delivery of construction workshops, including brickwork, carpentry and joinery. You will prepare resources, manage stock, and maintain a safe workshop environment to enable high-quality teaching and learning.

Candidates should have practical skills, a Level 2 vocational qualification, and a strong commitment to health and safety. The role involves collaboration with tutors, learners, and external stakeholders; safeguarding