RES Construction Technician

Rotherham College; Rawmarsh; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay (Hourly paid assignments)

Dedicated co-ordinator to help you

Access to NEST Pension Scheme

Access to RNN gyms, restaurants andSal

Job summary

Rotherham Education Services (RES) is seeking a Technician with Construction Skills to support joinery workshops and help maintain training facilities for the RNN Group. You will work with lecturers and curriculum teams, provide hands‑on workshop assistance, troubleshoot technical issues, and support practical sessions in Construction and Engineering.

Full or part‑time hours are available; Level 2 English/Maths, Health and Safety awareness, and a DBS check may be required, plus access to pension

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Joinery and workshop practices.
• Ability to operate and maintain workshop equipment and tools.
• Good problem-solving skills to address technical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on assistance in joinery workshop sessions.
• Support Construction departments with technical expertise and troubleshooting.
• Assist academic staff and students in workshop activities.

Skills

Joinery knowledge

Workshop safety

Troubleshooting

English/Maths Level 2

Education

Level 2 English & Maths

Level 2 vocational qualification

Tools

Workshop equipment operation

Tools handling

Job description

Rotherham Education Services (RES) supply casual and temporary staffing to the RNN Group. The RNN Group consists of Rotherham, Dearne Valley and North Notts colleges. Are you passionate about supporting the learning journey of students within education? A Technician with Construction Skills offers a chance for you to carry out a varied role where you will help support and develop of the facilities on offer. Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Support: Provide hands‑on assistance to staff and students in workshop sessions, ensuring the smooth delivery of programs in Joinery.
• Program Support: Actively contribute to the success of our Construction departments by offering technical expertise and troubleshooting assistance.

You will have the opportunity to work in our workshops and you will use your knowledge, experience and ideas to continuously improve our current processes and procedures with the potential to develop these further to create the best training facilities in South Yorkshire. You will also be responsible for providing technical assistance and advice by taking an active role in supporting academic staff and students in all workshop activities., The role of Technician will work closely with our team of Technicians within the areas of Construction and Engineering, supporting our Lecturers and Curriculum Team Leaders as well as Apprenticeship Skills Tutors in practical workshop sessions. You will report to the Curriculum Team Leader within the designated area on a day-to-day basis.

Construction Background: A strong understanding of various aspects of Joinery and different specialist practices is essential. Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated ability to operate and maintain workshop equipment and tools. Problem‑Solving: Excellent problem‑solving skills to address technical challenges and provide timely solutions. You will hold a Level 2 (or equivalent) qualification in English and Maths (or be willing to undertake), training in Health and Safety Principles and First Aid at Work but these are not essential. You should also have a Level 2 (or above) vocationally relevant qualification in a core discipline.

• Full & part time hours available
• Holiday Pay (Hourly paid assignments)
• Dedicated co‑ordinator to help you through the process of applying and whilst you are engaged with us
• Access to NEST Pension Scheme
• Access to RNN gyms, restaurants and salons
• Dedicated training programmes accessible throughout the year
• We are Inclusive,
• We have Integrity,
• We Deliver,
• We are One Team.

What is the RNN Group? RNN Group's main goal is to be an 'outstanding' education and training provider and this is at the heart of everything that we do. To help us achieve this we are looking to recruit highly motivated, innovative and dynamic individuals to join our existing teams. To be a part of the team at RNN Group we will expect you to be committed to our values too;

We are OFSTED 'Good' (November 2022) We celebrate diversity and are proud to have been recognised as Investors in Diversity for our commitment to the FREDIE (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement) Model. This means that you'd be working in a supportive environment that encourages, recognises and celebrates effort, achievement and cooperative attitudes. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexuality, faith or disability. We are also proud to be part of the Disability Confidence Scheme. The RNN Group is proud to be part of the South Yorkshire Institute of Technology (SYIoT). We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, vulnerable adults and young people. All new employees will be required undertake a DBS check and other associated checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance. All candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK.