Workshop Manager in Construction - CS12470

Warwickshire College Group; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave entitlement

Carer’s Leave

Leadership training

Wellbeing support

Health cash plan

Discounted courses

Cycle to work

On-site gym

Hair & beauty discounts

Free will writing

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Warwickshire College Group in Royal Leamington Spa is seeking a Workshop Manager in Construction to lead safety, manage workshop resources, and support teaching staff in a busy vocational environment. You will ensure high safety standards, coordinate procurement, and oversee maintenance of hand tools and machinery.

The role requires strong organisational skills and a background in construction, with First Aid certification desirable.

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification in construction subject.
• Background in the construction industry.
• Willingness to undertake first aid training.
• Awareness of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to maintain accurate safety records.

Responsibilities

• Health, Safety, and Compliance: lead workshop safety and ensure high student conduct.
• Resource and Asset Management: manage tool sign-out, stock levels, and procurement.
• Maintenance and Technical Support: hands-on maintenance of tools and machinery; assist teaching staff.

Skills

Construction skills

IT skills

Admin skills

Organisational skills

Education

Level 2 construction qualification

Job description

Workshop Manager in Construction - CS12470

Warwickshire College Group, Warwick New Road, Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 5JE

Subjects

Building and construction, Electrics, Plumbing and heating

Working pattern

Full time: Monday-Friday

Contract type

Permanent

Full time equivalent salary

£30,555 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

Construction Skills IT Skills Admin Skills Organisational Skills

What the college offers its staff

When you join WCG we offer you a whole host of employee benefits, including:

• Generous leave entitlement plus up to four free College Closure days a year
• WCG offers all employees who are carers the option to request a period of Carer’s Leave that is equal to their usual working week, paid at their normal pay.
• Leadership & Management training programme to develop our next generation of managers.
• Superb health and wellbeing support with Wellbeing@WCG.
• The opportunity to join our voluntary health cash plan run by Health Shield.
• Discounted Full Cost Recovery courses.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free on-site gym
• Discounted hair and beauty treatments in our College salons.
• Free will writing service.
• Free car parking on-site.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

BACKGROUND TO THE POSTThe Construction workshop managers provide a high standardof technical and learning support in order to maintain a safe, well preparedand realistic working environment.This role will be essential to the effective delivery of studyprogrammes to young people and qualifications to adults and high standards ofhealth and safety.

SUBJECT AREAS COVERED

The workshop manager will berequired to support sessions in a range of construction subject areas,and will need sound knowledge of a rangeof the construction industry. It would be desirable for an applicant to have aspecific trade within construction.

We would expect the appointedperson to undertake First Aid training as part of their role and remain adesignated First Aider within the department.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Health, Safety, and Compliance

• The workshop manager will act as the primarylead for workshop safety and will promote and maintain high standards ofstudent behaviour and conduct.
• Conduct and record weekly inspections of allpower tools, access equipment and stationary machinery
• Maintain COSHH records and ensure that dustextraction systems are functioning correctly to meet environmental healthstandards.
• A critical part of the role involves draftingand updating Risk Assessments and Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs) for allequipment.
• Manage the cleaning and sanitisation of PersonalProtective Equipment (PPE) and ensure it is stored correctly for student use.

2. Resource and Asset Management

• To prevent the loss of equipment, the workshopmanager will implement and oversee a robust tool sign-out system.
• Maintainstock levels of essential tools and consumables, including plumbing andelectrical supplies, and ensure each workshop is fully equipped to minimise themovement of tools between areas.
• Coordinate with the department head to identifyprocurement needs and manage the disposal of waste materials in line withcollege policy.

3. Maintenance and Technical Support

A key requirement of this role is the hands‑on maintenance of hand tools and machinery:

• The regular sharpening of chisels, saws, and plane irons to ensure they are safe and effective for student use.
• Perform basic repairs on broken equipment wherepossible and arrange for specialist external servicing when required.
• During practical sessions, assist teaching staff by preparing materials (e.g., cutting timber to size) and ensuring workbenches are clear of hazards.
• Enforce and maintain a high standard of cleanliness across all construction areas (includes hoovering, clearing of off‑cuts, and deep cleaning of workshops during half‑term periods). By reducing dust buildup and organising storage racks, the workshop manager will ensure a professional, industry‑standard environment that aligns with college expectations and health and safety requirements.

Criteria:

Level 2 qualification in a construction related subject and a background in the industry.

Highly organized, capable of working independently, and able to maintain accurate digital and paper-based records of safety checks and

Previous experience of working within the vocational area.

Awareness of Health and Safety regulations and experience of implementing H&S procedures.

Willingness to undertake essential first aid and advanced first aid training - and maintain designated first aider status for the department

Experience in using and maintaining a range of appropriate equipment.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):

• childcare disqualification
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• medical
• online and social media
• prohibition from teaching
• right to work
• satisfactory references
• suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

As one of the leading further and higher education colleges in the UK, with unique colleges across two counties, we aim to deliver learning experiences which lead to the development of wider skill bases and improved destinations for all of our students. Our recent Ofsted inspection highlights our success and strong focus both on students and on meeting industry needs. We are also the first college group in the UK to be granted Bachelor degree awarding powers alongside Foundation degree awarding powers by the Office for Students - meaning the academic quality and standards of our degrees are equal to any university. We believe it's not just about the vital qualifications and knowledge you need to get ahead, but the essential transferable skills to help you on your next steps, whatever they may be. WCG will help you develop an entrepreneurial mindset by instilling enterprising and innovative skills and behaviours, which will help you to become successful in an ever‑competitive world.

Warwick New Road, Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 5JE