Technician - Construction (Electrical). Job in Birmingham Education & Training Jobs

University College Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading educational institution as a Technician in Construction, focusing on electrical systems. You will support workshop maintenance and contribute to student learning in a state-of-the-art facility. The role offers excellent benefits, professional development, and a supportive environment.

Benefits

29 days' paid leave per year

12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days

Employer Contributions - 20.9% to Local Government Pension Scheme

Subsidised private healthcare by Aviva

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual health MOTs

Professional qualification sponsorship

Salary sacrifice schemes

Subsidised on-site car parking

Free on-site gym membership

Qualifications

• Practical and efficient engagement with students and staff.
• Self-motivated team player supporting multiple trade areas.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards in workshops including carpentry, brick, plumbing, and electrical.
• Support lecturers in delivering construction courses.

Job description

Job Title: Technician - Construction (Electrical)

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £27,644 - £29,959 per annum - SS3

Job type: Permanent (Full-time)

UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.

The Role:

University College Birmingham are looking for a new construction technician. Are you practical and efficient with the ability to communicate with a wide range of people? Are you self-motivated and a team player? You will be responsible for supporting the team to maintain the workshops to a high standard and in ensuring the best student outcomes.

Do you want to join a team developing a multimillion-pound retrofit centre for Sustainable Construction? University College Birmingham's School of Engineering, Digital and Sustainable Construction is developing a cutting-edge facility right in the heart of Birmingham. Using only the best resources and high-tech kit in the sector, you will have one of the most inspiring facilities to work in alongside outstanding academic support from across the sector. Why not play a role in passing on your skills to our learners. With our expanding construction courses, we are now looking for a technician to support our trade courses from Level 1 - 3.

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated technician to join our growing team.

You will work with Lecturers, Senior Lecturers and the Head of Department to ensure our delivery is world class and that we maintain the carpentry, brick, plumbing and electrical workshops to the highest standard.

Benefits:

• Generous allocation of annual leave
  • 29 days' paid leave per year
  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Employer Contributions - 20.9%
• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle.
• Heavily subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
• Free on-site gym membership

Extra Information:

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.

Closing Date - Sunday 15th June 2025.

Interview Dates - 1st and 2ndJuly 2025.

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Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of: Electrical Technician, Skilled Trades Technician, Construction Technician, will also be considered for this role.