Plumbing Workshop Technician | Support Practical Training

Dovetail and Slate; Colne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

On-site gym

Health plan and EAP

Discounts on college courses

On-site parking

Staff development

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate is seeking a Plumbing Technician for a full-time, permanent role at a Cambridgeshire FE college. The Technician will support practical workshops, prepare materials, and ensure safe, well-equipped teaching spaces for students.

Applicants should hold a plumbing-related vocational qualification, have hands-on skills with standard trade tools, and demonstrate strong organisational and communication abilities. Training will be provided for relevant FE settings.

Qualifications

• Relevant vocational qualification in plumbing or a construction-related trade.
• Demonstrable practical skills and strong knowledge of industry-standard tools, equipment, and materials.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and administrative skills with the ability to work on your own initiative.
• Previous technical experience within a Further Education or training environment is advantageous, though full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Prepare workshop areas, tools, and materials ahead of practical teaching sessions and demonstrations.
• Maintain, repair, and service workshop equipment across all training areas.
• Support teaching staff directly during practical sessions to assist students and uphold health & safety standards.
• Manage stock levels to ensure materials and tools are available when required.

Skills

Plumbing

Construction trades

Practical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Administrative skills

Education

Vocational plumbing qualification

Tools

Industry-standard tools

Job description

Dovetail and Slate is seeking a Plumbing Technician for a full-time, permanent role at a Cambridgeshire FE college. The Technician will support practical workshops, prepare materials, and ensure safe, well-equipped teaching spaces for students.

Applicants should hold a plumbing-related vocational qualification, have hands-on skills with standard trade tools, and demonstrate strong organisational and communication abilities. Training will be provided for relevant FE settings.