Joinery Workshop Technician – FE Training and Support

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

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.