Plastering Workshop Technician

Wigan & Leigh College; Leigh; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Family-friendly leave policies

Employee Assistance Programme

Medicash healthcare plan

Job summary

Wigan & Leigh College is seeking a Plastering Technician to support practical learning across Plastering and Construction. You will prepare resources, maintain tools and equipment, and help create safe, organised workshop environments where students develop real trade skills.

The role focuses on hands‑on workshop support, ensuring materials, tools and spaces are ready, safe and well run for effective teaching and learner progression.

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification in Plastering, ideally at Level 2 or above.
• Industry experience in plastering or a related construction environment.
• Confidence using and maintaining hand tools, machinery and workshop equipment.
• Good knowledge of health and safety in a construction workshop setting.
• Strong organisation and the ability to manage materials, equipment and workshop spaces.
• A supportive approach with students and colleagues.
• Experience supporting learners, apprentices or less‑experienced colleagues would be helpful.
• A proactive approach to keeping practical spaces safe, prepared and well run.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials, tools and equipment for practical sessions.
• Support Plastering and wider Construction workshop activity.
• Help maintain safe, clean and organised workshop spaces.
• Demonstrate safe use of tools, machinery and equipment where appropriate.
• Support students during practical activity under the direction of teaching staff.
• Monitor tools, equipment, materials and stock levels.
• Carry out routine workshop checks and support risk-assessment activity.
• Report faults, missing equipment or safety concerns promptly.
• Promote safe working habits and professional standards.
• Support Open Evenings, taster sessions and other Construction events where required.

Skills

Plastering

Workshop safety

Tool handling

Education

Plastering qualification (Level 2+)

Tools

Hand tools

Workshop machinery

Job description

Wigan & Leigh College is seeking a Plastering Technician to support practical learning across Plastering and Construction. You will prepare resources, maintain tools and equipment, and help create safe, organised workshop environments where students develop real trade skills.

The role focuses on hands‑on workshop support, ensuring materials, tools and spaces are ready, safe and well run for effective teaching and learner progression.