Technician - Multi-Trade

Central Bedfordshire College; Corby, Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Discounts for retail and leisure

Professional development opportunities

Access to college courses

Job summary

The Bedford College Group is seeking a Technician in Multi-Trade to join our Construction department at Tresham College – Corby / Wellingborough Campus. You will help maintain workshops, manage stock and equipment, and support lecturers with practical delivery across Built Environment courses.

Applicants should hold a Level 2 NVQ/Diploma in Construction or Building Services, have practical trade experience and a solid understanding of safety, COSHH and workshop discipline.

Qualifications

• Level 2 NVQ/Diploma in a Construction or Building Services trade.
• Practical construction industry experience and knowledge of current trade practices.
• Experience in workshop, tools and stock management.
• Knowledge of COSHH and safe working practices.
• Strong communication and teamwork with students and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe, clean and well-organised workshop facilities, ensuring machinery, tools, equipment and materials are secure and ready for learning.
• Manage consumable stocks, tool inventories and equipment records; oversee purchasing and equipment servicing.
• Support Lecturers and Trainers with practical delivery and learner guidance.
• Ensure workshops comply with safety regulations and COSHH assessments.
• Collaborate across College locations to support engagement and professional standards.

Skills

Workshop management

Stock control

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Construction or Building Services

Job description

Location: Northamptonshire

Salary: Between £24,552 and £26,754 per annum DOE and Qualifications

Expires: 05/10/2026 23:59

Role

Technician – Multi-Trade

Location

Tresham College – Corby / Wellingborough Campus

Salary/Benefits

Salary is between £24,552 and £26,754 per annum DOE and Qualifications, 27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays,People’s Pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

Hours/Weeks

37 hours per week – 52 weeks per year

Contract Type

Permanent – Full Time

This is a UK based contract, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

About The Role

We are currently seeking a Technician in Multi-Trade to join our Construction department at The Bedford College Group.

• Workshop Operations & Maintenance - Maintain safe, clean and well-organised workshop facilities, ensuring machinery, tools, equipment and materials are secure, serviceable and ready to support high-quality practical learning.
• Stock, Equipment & Budget Management - Manage consumable stocks, tool inventories and equipment records, oversee purchasing and goods received, monitor expenditure against budgets, and coordinate the servicing and repair of workshop equipment.
• Teaching & Learner Support - Support Lecturers and Trainers across Built Environment and Construction workshops, prepare practical work areas and teaching aids, provide guidance to learners, and lead or provide cover for practical delivery when required.
• Health, Safety & Workshop Compliance - Ensure workshops comply with current safety regulations, undertake risk and COSHH assessments, maintain site security, manage hazards appropriately, and address student discipline in line with College procedures.
• Collaboration, Engagement & Professional Standards - Support wider Construction facilities, marketing and engagement activities, while promoting safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion, health and safety, and continuous professional development.

About You

• Construction Qualifications & Industry Experience - Holds a Level 2 NVQ/Diploma in a Construction or Building Services trade, with practical construction industry experience and knowledge of current trade practices.
• Workshop, Tools & Stock Management - Experienced in preparing, maintaining and repairing tools and equipment, managing stock inventories, ordering materials, maintaining accurate records, and using standard IT software for administrative tasks.
• Health, Safety & Safe Working Practices - Strong knowledge of safe working practices involving tools, machinery and COSHH, with an awareness of wider health and safety requirements and a willingness to achieve First Aid and forklift qualifications.
• Student Support, Communication & Teamwork - Committed to providing a high-quality and supportive learning environment, communicating confidently with students and colleagues, working effectively with diverse groups, and contributing positively to team objectives.
• Professionalism, Safeguarding & Flexibility - Self-motivated, organised and able to work with minimal supervision, while upholding College values, safeguarding and professional boundaries, continuously developing skills, and working flexibly across College locations as required.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

Interviews to be held

15 October 2026

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values:

• Valuing Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

About The Bedford College Group

The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.

Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire:Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College andTreshamCollegein the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough;ShuttleworthCollege,a specialist land-based college; The Bedford Sixth Form, (the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford); The Corby Sixth Form, (opened in September 2023); and the National College for MotorsportalongsideSilverstonerace circuit.To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering which offer IT training.

Safeguarding our Students

The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.

Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.