Wet Trades Workshop Technician (Brickwork & Plastering)

Coleg Sir Gar; Ammanford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday + bank holidays + 5-?

Pension scheme 20% employer

Professional learning and development

Cycle to work

Free on-site parking

Discounts

Job summary

Coleg Sir Gar is seeking a practical Technician in Construction (Wet Trades) to join the Ammanford Campus and VSC Centre in Llanelli, supporting brickwork and plastering training. You will ensure workshops, materials, equipment and resources are prepared and available to enable effective teaching and learning.

The role requires a good understanding of construction materials and tools, with duties in stock management, ordering, and maintaining safety and quality across workshops.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2/3 qualification in a trade-related area.
• First Aid qualification or willingness to undertake training.
• Recent and relevant experience in the technical field.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Flexible and reliable team member.
• Desirable: GCSE English and Maths at minimum Grade C or equivalent.
• Desirable: IOSH Managing Safely.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance and support for teaching and learning within your area.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment in accordance with Health & Safety regulations.
• Prepare and update Health & Safety documents and equipment maintenance records.
• Maintain, upgrade and service workshop equipment and machinery; undertake training when required.
• Ensure care and security of course equipment, materials and stock.
• Maintain stores inventory and process stock orders.
• Support course teams and contribute to curriculum meetings as required.
• Assist with marketing and promotion of the course programme.
• Support lecturers and students in workshop-based activities per timetable.

Skills

Good communicator

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Work under pressure

Flexible

Stock management

Education

Level 2/3 trade qualification

GCSE English & Maths (C or equivalent)

IOSH Managing Safely (Desirable)

First Aid qualification (Desirable)

Job description

Coleg Sir Gar is seeking a practical Technician in Construction (Wet Trades) to join the Ammanford Campus and VSC Centre in Llanelli, supporting brickwork and plastering training. You will ensure workshops, materials, equipment and resources are prepared and available to enable effective teaching and learning.

The role requires a good understanding of construction materials and tools, with duties in stock management, ordering, and maintaining safety and quality across workshops.