Technician Instructor – Construction

Abingdon and Witney College; Bicester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK is looking for a Technician Instructor – Construction to support students in developing practical construction skills. The role involves assisting in workshops, supervising students, and managing materials. Ideal candidates should have knowledge of construction trades and a passion for education. Benefits include pension schemes, ongoing professional development, and flexible working options. If you're enthusiastic and organized, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Holiday schemes

Professional development

Flexible working options

Corporate gym membership

Cycle/tech scheme

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge in construction trades.
• Enthusiasm for working in education and supporting learners.
• Strong communication skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assisting teachers in workshops.
• Supervising students during practical sessions.
• Ordering materials and managing stock levels.
• Maintaining standards of workshop organisation.

Skills

Experience or knowledge in construction trades

Strong communication skills

Team player with a positive attitude

Engaging with students and colleagues

Job description

Technician Instructor – Construction

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No candidate will meet every single desired qualification / criteria. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!

Salary: £27,166 - £27,820 per annum

Hours per week: 37 hours per week

Working pattern: The working pattern is Monday to Thursday 7.5 hours per day, Friday 7 hours per day

Weeks per annum: 52 weeks per annum

Location: Bicester Construction Campus

Contract type: Permanent

We're thrilled to invite applications for an enthusiastic and well‑organised Construction Instructor/Technician to join our dynamic team at the Bicester Construction Centre. As our department continues to grow, we are looking for a passionate individual eager to work in education and support students in developing their practical construction skills.

The ideal candidate will have some experience in a construction trade or a solid understanding of the practical skills involved. You will be expected to support a range of trade areas, including plumbing, electrical installation, and wood trades. Don't worry if you're not an expert in all areas – we provide training and ongoing support.

Responsibilities

• Assisting teachers in workshops to develop students' practical skills
• Supervising students during practical sessions
• Ordering materials and managing stock levels
• Maintaining high standards of workshop organisation and cleanliness
• Working collaboratively within a supportive team environment

Essential Experience

• Experience or knowledge in construction trades
• Enthusiasm for working in education and supporting learners of all ages
• Strong communication skills
• Confidence in engaging with students and colleagues
• A team player with a positive and proactive attitude

Why Work with us

Excellent benefits for our employees including generous pension and holiday schemes (with potential Christmas closure days), continued professional development, flexible working options, corporate gym membership, cycle/tech scheme and much more.

*Abingdon and Witney College reserve the right to close all applications before posted closing date

AWC values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all appointments are subject to satisfactory clearances including enhanced DBS checks.

Abingdon and Witney College are committed to safer recruitment practices. In addition to our pre‑employment checks, we will conduct an online search. This includes checking Google main results feed as well as the 'News' and 'Images' tab. We will be checking for any publicly available information that suggests the applicant may not be suitable to work with children or young/vulnerable people or content that could potentially damage Abingdon and Witney College's reputation. This may include inappropriate posts, comments or images displaying evidence of offensive or inappropriate behaviour, jokes or language, discriminatory comments, inappropriate photos, drug or alcohol misuse.