Construction technician

Construction Technician | Cambridge | Up to £27,152

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established college for a Construction Technician to provide hands-on technical support across their Construction workshops. You'll play a key role in keeping practical teaching running smoothly – maintaining equipment, preparing materials for practical sessions, and supporting lecturing staff during demonstrations and assessments.

Key Facts

• Salary: £25,823 – £27,152 per annum DOE (pro-rated if part-time)

• Contract: Permanent, Full Year

• Hours: 37 hours per week

• Location: Cambridge

• Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme

• Annual Leave: 27 days per annum

• Courses/Areas Supported: Construction Multi-Skills, Bricklaying, Carpentry, Plumbing

What You'll Be Doing

• Maintaining, repairing and calibrating equipment across Construction workshops and training areas

• Preparing and setting up tools, equipment and resources ahead of practical sessions and demonstrations

• Supporting lecturing staff during practical sessions, assessments and awarding body examinations

• Managing stock levels of raw materials, tools and components, including ordering and inventory records

• Maintaining Health & Safety, COSHH and risk assessment records for all workshop equipment

• Contributing to Department meetings and supporting course design and development

What We're Looking For

• Level 2 Diploma in a Construction-related trade, or relevant trade experience

• Experience working in a construction environment, ideally across multiple trade workshops (bricklaying, carpentry, multi-skills, plumbing)

• Current Health & Safety knowledge relevant to the construction industry

• Good interpersonal, administrative and communication skills

• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise, and maintain accurate records

• Flexibility to support occasional evening classes (up to 2 per week) and weekend open days