Multi-skills Technician

PeoplePlus; York; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

PeoplePlus seeks a Multi-Skills Technician to enhance vocational construction workshops in a prison setting. In this varied role, you will prepare workshop spaces, support learners in essential trade skills like plastering and tiling, and promote safety and engagement in learning.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in plastering, tiling, painting and decorating, or dry lining.
• Strong communication skills and ability to support learners effectively.
• Willingness to work towards teaching or assessing qualifications if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and maintaining workshop spaces, tools, and materials for training sessions.
• Supporting practical activities and demonstrations aligned with City & Guilds Level 2 qualifications.
• Promoting health, safety, and security standards in line with prison protocols.

Skills

Plastering

Painting and Decorating

Tiling

Dry Lining

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Education

Level 2 qualification in a construction trade

Job description

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We’re looking for a Multi-Skills Technician to support our vocational construction workshops within a prison setting. Working alongside our Multi-Skills Trainer, you’ll help create a safe, practical, and engaging learning environment where learners develop essential trade skills such as plastering, painting and decorating, tiling, and dry lining.

This is a rewarding and varied role, ideal for someone with a construction background who is committed to supporting skill development and rehabilitation through hands-on learning.

What you’ll be doing:

• Preparing and maintaining workshop spaces, tools, and materials for training sessions
• Supporting practical activities and demonstrations aligned with City & Guilds Level 2 qualifications
• Assisting learners with tasks, offering guidance and encouragement
• Managing tool inventories and conducting safety checks
• Promoting health, safety, and security standards in line with prison protocols
• Helping with administrative tasks such as attendance records and progress tracking
• Collaborating with prison staff to support learner success and workshop delivery

What we’re looking for:

• A Level 2 qualification (or equivalent experience) in a construction trade
• Practical experience in trades such as plastering, tiling, painting and decorating, or dry lining
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A calm, confident presence – able to support others and handle challenges constructively
• A genuine interest in motivating learners and helping them grow
• Willingness to work towards teaching or assessing qualifications if not already held

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience in a vocational or training setting
• Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths
• Knowledge of City & Guilds qualifications and workshop safety standards
• Awareness of restorative practices or supporting learners with additional needs