Senior Technician - Woodwork

Birmingham City University; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Senior Technician in Woodwork to support students in various design disciplines. The role requires strong communication skills and significant practical experience in woodwork. Responsibilities include delivering instruction, managing equipment and materials, and ensuring safety regulations are followed.

Qualifications

• Degree level (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.
• Significant practical experience of woodwork at all scales.
• Able to impart technical knowledge to individuals and groups.

Responsibilities

• Support students in producing high-quality outcomes.
• Deliver 1:1 instruction and maintain workshop equipment.
• Manage materials and maintain stock levels.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Good IT skills

CNC Router operation

First Aid training

Education

Degree level in a relevant subject

Tools

Microsoft Office

CAD literacy

Asset Management software

Job description

Overview

Senior Technician – Woodwork at Birmingham City University School of Arts, Technical team.

Responsibilities

• Support students in the production of high‑quality outcomes for courses in Architecture, Interior Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Product and Furniture Design.
• Deliver 1:1 instruction and group demonstrations, maintaining workshop equipment and scheduling machine servicing.
• Order materials, record material use and manage stock levels, champion sustainable working methods and use of resources.
• Manage appointment and demonstration bookings, create and review health and safety documentation, ensuring safety is maintained at all times.

Qualifications

• Degree level (or equivalent combination of qualifications, skills and experience) in a relevant subject.
• Significant practical experience of woodwork at all scales and levels of production.
• Strong communication skills, able to impart technical knowledge to individuals and groups.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office programs, CAD literacy and familiarity with Asset Management software and online communication tools.

Desired

• CNC Router operation, steam bending, veneering.
• First Aid training, COSHH qualification, IOSH/NEBOSH qualification.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunities employer. All staff are expected to understand and enact the University’s commitment to ensuring equality, diversity and inclusion in our employment practice and in all that we do.

Interview

Interviews will consist of a practical skills task and a formal question and answer interview.

Contact

For further information about the role, please contact: [e-mail]