Technician (Construction) - Cambridge

Randstad Education; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Education in Cambridge is seeking a dedicated Construction Classroom Technician to join the vocational training department. The role is full-time with an immediate start, assisting teachers to prepare practical workshop bays and manage materials.

You will maintain tools and PPE, support student safety during sessions, and help with stock control. A background in construction trades and good communication are essential; an Enhanced DBS check is required or pursued.

Qualifications

• Background or working knowledge in construction or related trades.
• Experience as a Construction Classroom Technician or workshop/site role preferred.
• Strong communication and patient manner with students.
• Strong workshop health and safety knowledge and risk management.
• Enhanced DBS check or willingness to process one.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Workshop Bays & Materials: set up tools, timber, brickwork materials, and equipment ahead of practical lessons.
• Maintain Health & Safety: PPE available, used correctly, and maintained.
• Tool & Machinery Maintenance: inspect, clean, and store hand tools, power tools, and machinery; report faults.
• Support Student Safety: monitor safe handling of materials and tools during sessions.
• Stock Control: monitor inventory and assist with reordering raw materials and keep storage organized.

Skills

Construction basics

Carpentry

Bricklaying

Building maintenance

Workshop safety

Communication

DBS Check

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Workshop machinery

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).