Technician in Trowel Trades

Colchester Institute; Colchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK is seeking a Technician in Trowel Trades to support teaching staff and maintain professional workshop spaces. The ideal candidate will have strong practical and organisational skills, a Level 2 Trowel Trades qualification, and experience in workshop settings. You will be responsible for ensuring safety, preparing materials, and promoting the College’s values of equality, diversity, and safeguarding. Competitive benefits and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Competitive benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar workshop, construction, or educational setting is desirable.
• Practical industrial experience within a Trowel related trade.
• Awareness of Health & Safety at Work and related issues.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching staff and students across all aspects of the Trowel Trades curriculum.
• Prepare and organise materials efficiently to ensure lessons run smoothly.
• Maintain clean, safe, and professional workshop spaces.
• Monitor and maintain tools, equipment, and machinery, reporting faults.
• Adhere to Health & Safety regulations and promote best practice.

Skills

Strong practical skills

Organisational skills

Team player

Proactive approach

Education

Level 2 Trowel Trades Related Qualification

GCSE’s Maths and English grade 9-4 or above or equivalent

Job description

Join Colchester Institute – Where Your Career Makes a Difference

Colchester Institute is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Technician in Trowel Trades. We are looking for someone who is practical, organised and has a passion for supporting hands on learning.

As the Technician in Trowel Trades, you will play a key part in maintaining a safe and well equipped classroom, ensuring all materials, tools, and resources are ready for learners to use. You’ll also be working closely with the teaching staff, helping create a safe and professional environment where students are able to learn and develop their skills and knowledge.

About the Role

• Support teaching staff and students across all aspects of the Trowel Trades curriculum.
• Prepare and organise materials efficiently to ensure lessons run smoothly.
• Maintain clean, safe, and professional workshop spaces.
• Monitor and maintain tools, equipment, and machinery, reporting any faults promptly.
• Adhere to Health & Safety regulations and always promote best practice.
• Keep your professional skills up to date and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Promote and uphold the College’s values, including Safeguarding, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
• Undertake any other related duties as required.

About You

• Strong practical and organisational skills.
• A proactive approach and a commitment to safety and quality.
• Experience in a similar workshop, construction, or educational setting (desirable).
• A team player who takes pride in creating a great learning environment.

Essential Qualifications

• Level 2 Trowel Trades Related Qualification
• GCSE’s Maths and English grade 9-4 or above or equivalent.
• Practical industrial experience within a Trowel related trade.
• Experience with working effectively as part of a team.
• Awareness of Health & Safety at Work and related issues.
• Able to use emails and access mandatory training via ILT.
• An understanding of ‘Safeguarding’ and its importance within the College.

Why Join Us?

At Colchester Institute, you’ll be part of a supportive and dynamic team dedicated to helping students develop real-world skills. We offer excellent professional development opportunities, competitive benefits, and the chance to make a real difference in the next generations’ education.

All applications will be assessed against the stated essential requirements, so please ensure your CV clearly demonstrates how you meet them.

We do not engage with recruitment or search agencies unless they have been officially contracted in line with our PSL.