Technician - Built Environment and Sustainable Development

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

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave plus Bank hols

People’s Pension

Discounts on Retail & Leisure

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Bedford College Group is seeking a Technician in Built Environment and Sustainable Development to join the Construction department at Tresham College.

You will manage workshops, ensure safety and COSHH compliance, control stocks and support practical delivery across Corby and Wellingborough campuses. This permanent role offers a structured career path and access to college courses.

Qualifications

• Experience in the construction industry with a relevant diploma.
• Ability to prepare, maintain and repair equipment; stock control.
• Strong health and safety awareness with relevant certifications.
• Organised, self-motivated and able to work across sites.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality and continuous development.

Responsibilities

• Workshop management and provision of industry-standard facilities.
• Ensure health, safety, COSHH and regulatory compliance.
• Stock control, procurement and asset management.
• Support lecturers in practical sessions and learners.
• Collaborate across teams and uphold safeguarding and college standards.

Skills

Construction experience

Workshop maintenance

Health & safety

Organization & teamwork

Safeguarding & Inclusion

Education

Relevant diploma

First Aid certification

Forklift certification

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’re 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.

As a Technician, you play an important role in the success of our students through:

• 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 andTreshamCollegein the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough;ShuttleworthCollege,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 MotorsportalongsideSilverstonerace 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.