Technician - Construction

Waltham Forest; Walthamstow; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career average pension

Employee assistance

Enhanced sick pay

NUS discount

Vodafone Advantage

Free parking

Cycle to work

Sodexo benefits

Benenden Health

Job summary

Waltham Forest College in East London is seeking a Technician Construction to support the workshop safety, stock and learner progress across the Construction department. You will lead the workshop area, manage materials and equipment, and coach learners to develop practical skills to industry standards.

The role requires proven workshop experience, and a proactive approach within further education settings, with a curriculum specialism preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting in industry or workshop environment and coaching or supporting others, ideally within FE, with a relevant curriculum specialism.
• Knowledge of maintaining associated equipment within a garage environment would be beneficial.
• Stock ordering / control of materials, tooling and machine equipment would be an advantage.
• Support production of leaner work pieces to achieve the highest industry standards.

Responsibilities

• You will be responsible and accountable for the health and safety of workshops, inventory and supporting small groups of learners with practical skills and progress.
• You will lead and manage the relevant workshop area and stock, as well as supporting the department with learner progress, experience and practical skills, leading to wider participation and excellent achievement in various vocational courses offered in the department.

Job description

Job Title: Technician Construction

Location: East London

Hours: 36 hours per week, full-time

Salary range: £29,046 to £30,906 per year (including London Weighting)

Waltham Forest College has been rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted following its most recent inspection and has distinguished itself as one of only a small number of General Further Education Colleges across the country to achieve the prestigious 'Outstanding' rating.

Waltham Forest College has been named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, a testament to its exceptional employee experience and organisational culture. Survey results revealed staff engagement and confidence in leadership to be significantly above the national average, underlining the College's focus on wellbeing, inclusivity, and professional growth.

Ranked in the top 5% of GFE colleges nationally for student achievement, Waltham Forest College continues to be an aspirational destination for learners. With state-of-the-art industry-standard facilities, a dedicated and expert teaching team, and a strong network of employer partnerships, the College ensures students are future-ready and equipped for success.

We are looking for a technician to join the Construction team. As a technician you will be responsible and accountable for the health and safety of workshops, inventory and supporting small groups of learners with practical skills and progress. You will be a proactive specialist with technical knowledge to join the existing team in this vocational area. You will lead and manage the relevant workshop area and stock, as well as supporting the department with learner progress, experience and practical skills, leading to wider participation and excellent achievement in various vocational courses offered in the department.

Knowledge of maintaining associated equipment within a garage environment would be beneficial. Stock ordering / control of materials, tooling and machine equipment would be an advantage. Also, supporting the production of learner's work pieces to achieve the highest industry standards.

You will have proven experience of supporting in the industry or workshop environment and coaching or supporting others, ideally within FE, along with a relevant curriculum specialism.

What's in it for you?

We offer the opportunity to help develop your skills and knowledge in a friendly team environment, plus a range of benefits including a career average pension scheme, employee assistance programme, enhanced sick pay, NUS Employee discount, Vodafone Advantage, free onsite parking, cycle to work scheme, Sodexo benefits scheme and Benenden Health care scheme.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects the wider community we support.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students and expect everybody working for the College to share this commitment. We actively seek DBS clearance checks for applications of employment as part of our safeguarding procedures. In line with KCSIE 2026 and Safer Recruitment principles the college reserves the right to conduct online searches of shortlisted candidate.

Closing Date: 25th September 2026 Midday

Interview Date: 1st October 2026

Knowledge of maintaining associated equipment within a garage environment would be beneficial. Stock ordering / control of materials, tooling and machine equipment would be an advantage. Also, supporting the production of learner's work pieces to achieve the highest industry standards.

You will have proven experience of supporting in the industry or workshop environment and coaching or supporting others, ideally within FE, along with a relevant curriculum specialism.

Waltham Forest College has been rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted following its most recent inspection and has distinguished itself as one of only a small number of General Further Education Colleges across the country to achieve the prestigious 'Outstanding' rating.

Waltham Forest College has been named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, a testament to its exceptional employee experience and organisational culture. Survey results revealed staff engagement and confidence in leadership to be significantly above the national average, underlining the College's focus on wellbeing, inclusivity, and professional growth.

Ranked in the top 5% of GFE colleges nationally for student achievement, Waltham Forest College continues to be an aspirational destination for learners. With state-of-the-art industry-standard facilities, a dedicated and expert teaching team, and a strong network of employer partnerships, the College ensures students are future-ready and equipped for success.

We offer the opportunity to help develop your skills and knowledge in a friendly team environment, plus a range of benefits including a career average pension scheme, employee assistance programme, enhanced sick pay, NUS Employee discount, Vodafone Advantage, free onsite parking, cycle to work scheme, Sodexo benefits scheme and Benenden Health care scheme.