Workshop Technician (Construction)

Abingdon and Witney College; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Abingdon and Witney College in Abingdon is looking for a proactive Workshop Technician to join the Construction Faculty. You will maintain workshops, equipment and resources, and support practical construction training for students.

The role focuses on safe operation, stock management, and assisting lecturers during practical sessions. A Level 2 or equivalent construction qualification and recent industry experience are required. Salary: £25,458 - £26,290 per annum.

Qualifications

• A Level 2 or trade qualification in construction or equivalent experience.
• Recent experience in the construction industry.
• Knowledge of construction tools, materials and safe working practices.
• Experience maintaining workshop environments and managing resources.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and maintaining construction workshops for practical lessons.
• Ensuring tools, equipment and materials are safe, organised and ready for use.
• Supporting lecturers during practical sessions and demonstrations.
• Carrying out routine equipment inspections, maintenance and minor repairs.
• Managing stock levels, deliveries and workshop resources.
• Promoting health and safety standards including risk assessments and COSHH compliance.

Education

A Level 2 or trade qualification in construction

Recent construction industry experience

Organisational skills

Independent and team work

Tools

Construction tools

Job description

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification / criteria. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!

Salary: £25,458 - £26,290 per annum

Hours per week: 37

Working pattern: Monday to Thursday 7.5 hours, Friday 7 hours

Weeks per Annum: 52 weeks per annum

Location: Abingdon

Contract type: Permanent

Help Shape the Next Generation of Construction Professionals

Are you a hands‑on construction professional who enjoys problem‑solving, maintaining equipment, and supporting others to succeed? We're looking for a proactive Workshop Technician to join our Construction Faculty and play a vital role in creating an outstanding practical learning environment for our students. The role focuses on maintaining workshops, equipment, and resources while supporting the delivery of practical construction training.

What You'll Be Doing

• Preparing and maintaining construction workshops for practical lessons.
• Ensuring tools, equipment and materials are safe, organised and ready for use.
• Supporting lecturers during practical sessions and demonstrations.
• Carrying out routine equipment inspections, maintenance and minor repairs.
• Managing stock levels, deliveries and workshop resources.
• Promoting excellent health and safety standards, including risk assessments and COSHH compliance.

What We're Looking For

• A Level 2 qualification or recognised trade qualification in a construction discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Recent experience working within the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of construction tools, materials, equipment and safe working practices.
• Experience maintaining workshop environments and managing resources.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to combine your industry knowledge with education, helping students develop the practical skills they need for successful careers in construction. You'll work within a supportive team, contribute to a positive learning environment, and make a real difference to learners every day.

If you're passionate about construction, take pride in maintaining high standards, and want to help future tradespeople thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

AWC values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all appointments are subject to satisfactory clearances including enhanced DBS checks.

Abingdon and Witney College are committed to safer recruitment practices. In addition to our pre‑employment checks, we will conduct an online search. This includes checking Google main results feed as well as the 'News' and 'Images' tab. We will be checking for any publicly available information that suggests the applicant may not be suitable to work with children or young/vulnerable people or content that could potentially damage Abingdon and Witney College 's reputation. This may include inappropriate posts, comments or images displaying evidence of offensive or inappropriate behaviour, jokes or language, discriminatory comments, inappropriate photos, drug or alcohol misuse.