Technician - Carpentry

UCS College Group; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

Holiday entitlement

CPD days

Wellbeing days

2-week Christmas closure

Hybrid working

On-site gym

Free parking

Discount package

Job summary

UCS College Group is seeking a Carpentry Technician to support the Construction department by preparing and organising carpentry practical environments in our well-equipped workshops. The role includes routine maintenance and development of learning materials, with training provided for standard machinery.

A flexible, can-do attitude and good communication are essential, with opportunities for hybrid working.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organise Carpentry practical environments within well-equipped workshops.
• Maintain and develop learning materials for Carpentry teaching.

Job description

The post of Carpentry Technician contributes to the positive work of the College in raising aspirations of students and delivering an outstanding learning experience. Supporting all aspects of teaching, learning and assessment for the Construction department, the successful candidate will have Carpentry experience and a flexible, ‘can do’ attitude.

You will be mainly responsible for the timely preparation and organisation of Carpentry practical environments within our well-equipped workshops, which includes the routine maintenance and development of learning materials.

You need to have a good understanding of Carpentry basics to include use of standard machinery (Training will also be provided). It is essential that you are highly motivated, enthusiastic person with good communication and team work skills.

UCS offer a range of fantastic employee benefits including:

• Generous pension scheme
• Competitive holiday entitlement
• Dedicated CPD days
• 2 wellbeing days
• 2-week Christmas closure
• Opportunities for hybrid working
• On-site discounted gym
• Free parking
• UCS College Group Extra discount package, this includes top retailers, supermarkets, holidays, entertainment packages and much more!

UCS College Group is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We are also a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments. We encourage everyone to apply who wishes to and we believe that everyone should have an equal opportunity.