Technician - Plumbing

Bedford College Group; Kempston; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks a Technician in Plumbing to support the Construction department. Responsibilities include maintenance of tools and equipment, compliance with safety regulations, and assistance in teaching. A Level 2 NVQ/Diploma in a construction trade is essential, along with plumbing experience. This permanent, full-time position offers a salary of £23,557 to £25,849 and 27 annual leave days.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays

People’s pension

Retail and Leisure Discounts

Professional and personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in plumbing and understanding of safe working practices.
• Skilled in maintaining stock inventories and preparing tools.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willing to travel and engage in ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assist lecturers and trainers in Plumbing and Construction.
• Develop systems for secure storage and inventory control.
• Ensure workshops meet safety regulations.
• Provide guidance to students and support discipline procedures.
• Participate in marketing events and uphold equality standards.

Skills

Workshop Support & Maintenance

Stock & Equipment Management

Health & Safety Compliance

Student & Staff Support

Communication & Teamwork

Education

Level 2 NVQ/Diploma in a construction trade

Job description

Overview

Role: Technician - Plumbing

Location: Bedford College - Kempston Gas & Plumbing Technology Centre

Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £23,557 and £25,849 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

About the role

We are currently seeking a Technician in Plumbing 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 Support & Maintenance - Assist lecturers and trainers in Plumbing and wider Construction areas, maintaining tools, equipment, and facilities to ensure safety, serviceability, and readiness for learning.
• Stock & Equipment Management - Develop systems for secure storage, inventory control, and issuing of tools and materials; monitor budgets and place orders in line with college financial procedures.
• Health & Safety Compliance - Ensure workshops meet safety regulations, conduct risk and COSHH assessments, and maintain a clean, hazard-free environment in collaboration with the Health & Safety Manager.
• Student & Staff Support - Provide guidance to students, support discipline procedures, manufacture teaching aids, and contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• College-Wide Engagement - Participate in marketing events, safeguarding, and training activities; uphold equality, diversity, and health & safety standards in line with TBCG policies and values.

Qualifications & requirements

• Qualifications & Industry Knowledge - Holds a Level 2 NVQ/Diploma in a construction trade, with plumbing experience and understanding of safe working practices and wider construction industry standards.
• Technical & Practical Skills - Skilled in maintaining stock inventories, preparing and repairing tools and equipment, and ensuring workshop readiness and safety.
• Professional Attributes - Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently with minimal supervision; consistently supports a high-quality learning environment.
• Communication & Teamwork - Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively, respect team contributions, and represent the college professionally.
• Commitment & Flexibility - Promotes safeguarding, equality, and health & safety; willing to travel across sites, adapt working hours, and engage in ongoing professional development.

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 including Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College and Tresham College in the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough; Shuttleworth College, The Bedford Sixth Form, The Corby Sixth Form, and the National College for Motorsport alongside Silverstone race circuit. The Group also has community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering which offer IT training.

Safeguarding

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 a 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 provide information about which convictions must be declared during job applications. 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.