Construction Technician

Dovetail and Slate; Noordwes; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate is seeking a Construction Technician to join our North West workshop. The role focuses on practical, hands-on support to the construction department, helping to maintain a safe, well-equipped environment for learners and staff.

You will prepare materials, tools and equipment for sessions, carry out routine checks, manage stock and keep accurate records, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards and contributing to a well-run, supportive learning space.

Qualifications

• Practical experience within a construction trade or discipline.
• Good working knowledge of tools, equipment and materials used in construction.
• Strong understanding of health and safety practices in a workshop environment.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and support staff and learners.

Responsibilities

• Preparing workshops, tools, materials and equipment ahead of practical teaching sessions.
• Carrying out routine maintenance, repairs and safety checks on tools and equipment.
• Supporting lecturers and learners during practical sessions, including demonstrating safe working practices.
• Managing stock levels and ordering materials and consumables as needed.
• Maintaining accurate records of equipment, maintenance and health and safety checks.
• Ensuring workshops are kept clean, organised and compliant with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Practical construction experience

Tools and equipment

Health and safety

Teamwork and organisation

Education

Trade qualification or apprenticeship

Job description

Construction Technician

Permanent

Location: the North West

Salary: £24,000 per annum

About the Role

As a Construction Technician, you'll provide practical, hands-on support to the construction department, helping to maintain a safe, well-equipped and efficient workshop environment for learners and staff.

You’ll work closely with lecturers to prepare materials, tools and equipment for practical sessions, ensuring everything is ready, in good working order and compliant with health and safety standards. This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who takes pride in a well‑run workshop and enjoys supporting others to learn.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing workshops, tools, materials and equipment ahead of practical teaching sessions.
• Carrying out routine maintenance, repairs and safety checks on tools and equipment.
• Supporting lecturers and learners during practical sessions, including demonstrating safe working practices.
• Managing stock levels and ordering materials and consumables as needed.
• Maintaining accurate records of equipment, maintenance and health and safety checks.
• Ensuring workshops are kept clean, organised and compliant with health and safety regulations.

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Practical experience within a construction trade or discipline
• Good working knowledge of tools, equipment and materials used in construction
• A strong understanding of health and safety practices in a workshop environment
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work well as part of a team and support both staff and learners

Desirable (but not essential)

• Experience working in a college, training provider or similar educational setting
• A relevant trade qualification or apprenticeship background
• Experience maintaining stock or equipment records

Compliance and Equality

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

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