Technician - Multi-Trade

The Bedford College Group; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Pension (People’s Pension)

Discounts (Retail & Leisure)

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Bedford College Group is seeking a Technician in Multi-Trade to join our Construction department at the Corby/Wellingborough campus. This UK-based permanent, full-time role offers a salary of £24,552 to £26,754 per year, 37 hours per week, and many development opportunities.

You will maintain workshops, manage stock and equipment, support lectures and learners, ensure safety and COSHH compliance, and collaborate across facilities to uphold high standards of training and student experience.

Qualifications

• Level 2 NVQ/Diploma in Construction or Building Services or equivalent.
• Experience in practical construction industry and knowledge of current trade practices.
• COSHH awareness and safety competency; willingness to obtain First Aid and forklift qualifications.
• Ability to support learners and work effectively in a team.
• Flexibility to work across College locations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe, clean and well-organised workshop facilities and ensure tools and equipment are secure and serviceable.
• Manage stock, tool inventories, budgets and purchasing; supervise servicing of equipment.
• Support Lecturers and Learners in Built Environment and Construction workshops; prepare practical work areas and teaching aids.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and conduct COSHH assessments; manage hazards and site security.
• Collaborate across Construction facilities and participate in engagement activities while promoting safeguarding and inclusion.

Skills

Workshop skills

Stock management

Health & safety

Communication & teamwork

Education

Level 2 NVQ/Diploma in Construction or Building Services

Tools

Workshop tools

Job description

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.

As a Technician, you play an important role in the success of our students through:

• 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.