Technician (Construction) - Cambridge

Randstad Education; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Refer a Friend scheme

Job summary

Randstad Education in Cambridge is seeking a hands-on Construction Classroom Technician to support a vibrant vocational department. Immediate start and a full-time, long-term contract offer an engaging role for trades professionals.

You will help prepare workshop bays and materials, ensuring tools are safe and ready for practical sessions. Responsibilities include maintaining safety protocols, inspecting and storing tools, and supporting students under supervision.

Qualifications

• Background in construction or related trade.
• Demonstrated ability to work safely in a workshop.
• Willingness to obtain/maintain Enhanced DBS Update Service.

Responsibilities

• Set up tools, timber, brickwork materials for lessons.
• Maintain health and safety protocols across workshop areas.
• Inspect, clean and store hand and power tools; report faults.
• Assist staff during practical sessions to monitor student safety.
• Monitor stock and assist with reordering materials.

Skills

Practical skills

Health & safety

Communication

Workshop safety

Education

Trade background in construction

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Start Date: Immediate Start

Contract: Full-Time / Long-Term

Salary: £100 - £110 per day

Are you a practical, safety-conscious individual looking to step into an rewarding role as a Construction Classroom Technician?

Randstad Education is currently seeking a dedicated Construction Classroom Technician to join a well-resourced vocational and trade training department in Cambridge. Available for an immediate start, this full-time position is perfect for an experienced trade professional, workshop assistant, or site worker looking to support the next generation of builders, carpenters, and construction specialists.

As a Construction Classroom Technician, you will work closely with teaching staff and lecturers to prepare practical workshop bays, manage building materials, and ensure all hand and power tools are safely maintained and ready for practical sessions.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare Workshop Bays & Materials: As an essential Construction Classroom Technician, you will set up tools, timber, brickwork materials, and equipment ahead of practical construction lessons.
• Maintain Health & Safety: Uphold strict health and safety protocols across all workshop areas, ensuring personal protective equipment (PPE) is available, used correctly, and maintained.
• Tool & Machinery Maintenance: Inspect, clean, and store hand tools, power tools, and workshop machinery, reporting any faults or maintenance needs promptly.
• Support Student Safety: Assist teaching staff during practical sessions by monitoring students' safe handling of materials, tools, and construction machinery.
• Stock Control: Monitor workshop inventory, assist with reordering raw materials (such as wood, mortar, and fixings), and keep storage facilities clean and organized.

Candidate Profile

• We are searching for a reliable, hands-on Construction Classroom Technician with strong practical skills and an organized approach to workshop safety.
• Background or working knowledge in construction, carpentry, bricklaying, building maintenance, or a related practical trade.
• Prior experience as a Construction Classroom Technician, workshop assistant, or site technician is desirable, though trade professionals looking to transition into an educational setting are welcome to apply.
• Clear communication skills with a supportive, patient manner when working alongside students.
• Excellent understanding of workshop health and safety guidelines and risk management.
• Holds an Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or a willingness to process one immediately through Randstad).

What We Offer

• Competitive Hourly Pay: Pay rates from £13.42 to £14.11 per hour, paid weekly, alongside access to Randstad's wide-ranging benefit schemes.
• Immediate Start: Jump straight into a rewarding full-time role within a welcoming Cambridge educational environment.
• Referral Scheme: Earn a £300 Love2shop voucher by recommending a qualified colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme (T&Cs apply).

Ready to support the trade professionals of tomorrow in Cambridge?