Senior Construction Technician

Education Training Collective; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Pro-Hybrid working

LGPS with 14.2% Employer Contribution

Health and Wellbeing programme

Job summary

Stockton Riverside College is seeking a Senior Construction Technician to ensure workshops, equipment, tools and learning resources are safe and ready for teaching. You will work closely with lecturers and learners, providing technical support for practical sessions and ensuring safety in all activities.

You will bring practical construction experience and pride in high-quality vocational education, contributing to excellent learning outcomes for students and apprentices through hands-on

Qualifications

• Experience in construction environments and practical teaching support.
• Ability to prepare workshops and assist learners with safe use of tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare workshops, equipment, tools and materials for teaching.
• Provide technical support to lecturers and learners during practical sessions.
• Ensure workshops and resources are safe and well maintained.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Practical experience

Safe tool use

Tools

Workshop tools

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Job title Senior Construction Technician Job reference REQ0001735 Date posted 09/09/2026 Application closing date 23/09/2026 Location Stockton Riverside College Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 6FB Salary E10 - E12 £26,266.32 - £27,851.90 FTE Package Permanent Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Support Attachments REQ0001735 Senior Construction Tech - JD PS.pdf Employee Benefits Brochure.pdf Job description

Who we are?

Stockton Riverside College is a dynamic and ambitious college, recently awarded Outstanding by Ofsted, recognised for delivering exceptional standards of education and training. We offer a comprehensive range of academic, vocational and higher education courses for young people, adult learners, and apprentices. Proudly serving our local community, we are dedicated to helping individuals gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to achieve their full potential.

As part of The Education Training Collective (Etc.), a group of colleges and training providers in the Tees Valley; Stockton Riverside College, Redcar and Cleveland College, Bede Sixth Form College, NETA Training and Innersummit- we are driven by a shared vision: ‘ONE Etc. – Fuelling ambition and driving success in a resurgent Teesside and beyond. Our dedicated and skilled staff are at the heart of our success, supporting learners and contributing to the wider community. We are seeking candidates who believe in the power of education to transform lives and who share our commitment to excellence, opportunity and achievement.

Are you an experienced construction professional looking for an opportunity to share your practical skills and industry knowledge with the next generation?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Senior Construction Technician to join our Construction team and play an important role in supporting the delivery of high-quality vocational education and training.

As a Senior Construction Technician, you will be responsible for ensuring our workshops, equipment, tools and resources are safe, well maintained and ready for teaching. You will work closely with our teaching team to provide technical and practical support to learners across a range of construction programmes.

You will:

Prepare workshops, equipment, tools and materials for practical teaching sessions, provide technical support to Lecturers and learners during practical classes and assist learners with the safe and appropriate use of tools, equipment and materials.

We are looking for someone with practical construction experience who takes pride in their work and is passionate about supporting learners to develop their skills.

Why Join Us?

We are proud that 91% of our staff tell us that Etc. is a Great Place to Work. At Etc. we reward and support our colleagues in many different ways, including remuneration, training and so much more – we’ve listed a few examples of what you can expect when you join our team:

• Generous annual leave entitlement (34-43 days per annum, depending on role and length of service)
• Up to 5 days additional leave at Christmas
• Free on-site parking
• Pro-Hybrid working employer
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with 14.2% Employer Contribution
• Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Scheme
• Career development opportunities for progression
• Comprehensive Health and Wellbeing programme
• Free 24/07 GP Access for you and your dependants
• Employee Assistance Programme (free counselling support for staff, available 24/7 365 days per year)
• Free gym memberships/discounted memberships (dependent on site)
• Staff Discounts Package- Save on your weekly shop with discounts and savings at a number of retailers including groceries, electronics, clothing, homeware and much more
• Better Health at Work Scheme – Etc. has achieved the Continuing Excellence Better Health at Work award
• Wellbeing Days (in addition to annual leave)
• Discounted Hair and Beauty treatments available
• Bike2Work Scheme https://www.bike2workscheme.co.uk

Schedule

• g. Monday-Friday
• Flexible lunch breaks

If you believe you have the necessary skills, commitment and determination to succeed and would relish the opportunity to work with us, then we would LOVE to hear from you.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is midnight 23rd September 2026

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS.

If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website. Nacro - https://www.nacro.org.uk/criminal-record-support-service/ or email [e-mail] or phone [phone] Unlock - http://hub.unlock.org.uk/contact/ phone [phone] text 07824 113848.

We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work, promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability or sexuality. We encourage applications from diverse candidates and make recruitment decisions based on skill and experience. We are a disability-confident committed employer.

Safeguarding is also priority for the group and we have key policies and systems which help to make the group a safe place for learners and staff. The purpose of these policies is to provide clear guidance regarding Safeguarding responsibilities throughout the group, including the Prevent Duty. To read more, please visit https://www.the-etc.ac.uk/policies/safeguarding/