Technician in Carpentry & Joinery (Onsite)

Suffolk New College; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution located in Ipswich is seeking a Technician in Carpentry & Joinery. The successful candidate will provide technical advice and support while maintaining equipment and ensuring compliance with health and safety practices. A Level 2 qualification in a relevant field and proficiency in Maths and English at level 2 are required. This role promotes a supportive community for learners and may involve working at multiple campuses.

Qualifications

• Provide technical advice, support, and practical assistance.
• Prepare and maintain equipment and materials within workspaces.
• Understand health and safety practices and undertake related training.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to College health and safety activity.
• Ensure smooth operation of Carpentry & Joinery workspaces.
• Communicate with staff and students effectively.

Skills

Technical advice

Health and safety understanding

Teamwork

Organized approach

Communication

Education

Level 2 qualification in relevant subject

Maths and English at level 2 (GCSE 4/C)

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to work at Suffolk New College as a Technician within the Carpentry & Joinery field. You will be required to provide a range of technical advice, support, and practical assistance to our staff and students. You will be responsible for preparing, maintaining the equipment and materials within the practical workspaces, alongside ensuring safe working practices.

As part of your role, you will contribute to the wider College health and safety activity. Therefore, you should have a good understanding of health and safety and be prepared to undertake training in areas such as first aid and fire marshalling.

You will need to have an organized and methodical approach to ensure the smooth operation of the workspaces to support the delivery of an exceptional student experience. You should be able to communicate and engage with a range of audiences, including young people, and work well both in a team and on your own initiative.

You should have a good standard of education, including Maths and English at level 2 (GCSE 4/C), and a Level 2 qualification in a relevant subject. The role involves working in the Carpentry & Joinery area, so a specialism in Carpentry & Joinery and supporting practical skills is required.

This job is a Disability Confident employer. Applicants who declare a disability and meet the minimum criteria will generally be offered an interview. For more details, please visit the college's employment policies.

Suffolk New College is a multi-campus site; therefore, you may be required to work at and travel between campuses.

At Suffolk New College, we promote the culture of BeSNC, which is a commitment to providing the best possible environment for our learners to thrive, fostering an inclusive and supportive community where each individual can reach their full potential.