Technical Support Facilitator (Construction) (Barnstaple)

Exeter and North Devon College; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 17%

43 days holiday

Career progression

Rewarding job

Salary up to £26.5k

Job summary

Exeter and North Devon College in Barnstaple is seeking a Technical Support Facilitator to keep Construction departments running smoothly. You’ll be super-organised, tidy and ready to support practical lessons by organising tools, preparing spaces and guiding students.

No formal construction qualifications are required, but awareness of tools and materials and knowledge of Health and Safety will help you fit in quickly. A rewarding role with strong team support.

Qualifications

• Awareness of tools and materials
• Knowledge of Health and Safety

Responsibilities

• Ordering tools, equipment, materials - keep stocks balanced
• Maintaining workspaces, keeping the building in tip top condition
• Preparing for practical lessons
• Supporting lessons by guiding students and sharing knowledge
• Lending a hand in all trade areas within construction
• Ensure a consistent and effective approach to Health and Safety is maintained

Skills

Organised

Reliable

Supportive

Patient

Approachable

Explain clearly

Flexible

Handy with tools

Health and Safety aware

Tools

Tools & equipment

Workshop tools

Job description

Technical Support Facilitator (Construction) (Barnstaple)

Barnstaple, Devon

£26,593 FTE

Permanent

Exeter and North Devon College

Good with your hands? Organised and tidy? Background in any of the construction trades?

We're looking for someone super-organised to work across our Construction departments. You don't need any specialised experience / qualifications for this role, but an awareness of tools and materials and knowledge of Health and Safety would be an advantage. Whether you're a bit handy around the house, or have previously worked in the construction trades, we'd love to hear from you.

You'll need to be…

• organised and reliable
• supportive, patient and approachable
• happy to help students, with a great knack for explaining things simply and clearly
• flexible and happy muck to in and do what's needed
• handy with tools and equipment
• Understand health and safety requirements

What you'll be doing…

• ordering tools, equipment, materials - keeping stocks just right
• maintaining workspaces, keeping the building in tip top condition
• preparing for practical lessons
• supporting lessons by guiding students and sharing your knowledge
• lending a hand in all trade areas within construction
• Ensure a consistent and effective approach to Health and Safety is maintained

In return, you'll get…

• an impressive 17% pension. No, that's not a typo. We'll pay an extra 17% of your salary into your pension pot
• at least 43 days' paid holiday per year. That's not a typo either
• progression - if you're up for it, and you've got what it takes. Many of our staff started out doing this role
• a truly rewarding job, working with likeminded people who really care about what they do
• Up to £26.5k salary

For a chat or a tour contact Joe Gill, People Team Manager

Closing date: midnight 8th November 2026, however we reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

We will be holding a selection process for this position on 16th November 2026 at our Barnstaple campus, EX31 2BQ.