Technician - Built Environment and Sustainable Development

Bedford College Group; Corby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Pension (People's Pension)

Discounts (Retail and Leisure)

Professional development opportunities

Access to college courses

Job summary

The Bedford College Group seeks a Technician in Built Environment and Sustainable Development to join the Construction department at Corby and Wellingborough campuses. The role focuses on creating high-quality workshop environments, maintaining facilities, and supporting practical teaching for learners.

You will ensure COSHH compliance and safe equipment use, assist with stock control and budget adherence, and collaborate with staff to deliver engaging learner experiences across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Construction experience with a diploma and COSHH knowledge.
• Experience maintaining and repairing workshop equipment and stock.
• Commitment to safeguarding, health and safety, and compliant practice.

Responsibilities

• Workshop Management & Technical Provision to support teaching and learning.
• Health, Safety & Compliance in workshops per COSHH and regulations.
• Stock Control, Budget & Asset Management for workshop resources.
• Learning Support & Practical Delivery during sessions for learners.
• Organisation, Collaboration & Professional Practice with staff and learners.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Workshop support

Teamwork & communication

Flexibility across sites

Education

Relevant diploma

Job description

Role: Technician - Built Environment and Sustainable Development
Location: Tresham College - Corby and Wellingborough Campuses
Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £24,552 and £26,754 per annum DOE and Qualifications, 27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, People's Pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.
Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week - 52 weeks per year
Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time
This is a UK based contract, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

About the role:

We are currently seeking a Technician in Built Environment and Sustainable Development to join our Construction department at The Bedford College Group.

• Workshop Management & Technical Provision - Create and maintain high-quality, industry-standard workshop environments, ensuring facilities, tools and equipment support effective teaching and learning.
• Health, Safety & Compliance - Ensure workshops meet all health & safety, COSHH and regulatory requirements, maintaining safe, clean and compliant environments for staff and learners.
• Stock Control, Budget & Asset Management - Manage stock levels, procurement and equipment maintenance, ensuring efficient use of resources and adherence to budget constraints.
• Learning Support & Practical Delivery - Support lecturers and trainers in practical sessions, prepare materials and equipment, and contribute to hands-on teaching and learner achievement.
• Organisation, Collaboration & Professional Practice - Build effective relationships with staff and learners, support events and wider workshop operations, and uphold safeguarding, EDI, CPD and college standards.

About you:

• Construction Expertise & Technical Knowledge - Experience within the construction industry, supported by a relevant diploma and strong understanding of industry practices, tools, equipment and COSHH regulations.
• Workshop Support, Maintenance & Stock Control - Skilled in preparing, maintaining and repairing equipment, managing stock inventories and ordering materials to support effective workshop operations.
• Health & Safety, Compliance & Safe Practice - Strong awareness of health and safety requirements, including safe use of machinery and tools, with commitment to achieving relevant certifications (e.g. First Aid, forklift).
• Organisation, Communication & Teamwork - Highly organised and self-motivated, able to work independently, communicate effectively and contribute positively within a team environment.
• Professional Values, Safeguarding & Flexibility - Committed to safeguarding, equality and continuous development, with a flexible approach to working across sites and supporting high-quality learner experiences.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

Interviews to be held:

03 July 2026

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values:

• Valuing Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

About The Bedford College Group

The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.

Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire: Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College and Tresham College in the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough; Shuttleworth College, a specialist land-based college; The Bedford Sixth Form, (the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford); The Corby Sixth Form, (opened in September 2023); and the National College for Motorsport alongside Silverstone race circuit. To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering which offer IT training.

Safeguarding our Students

The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.

Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.