Construction Skills Technician

Construction Skills Technician

Location: Rotherham

Salary: £22,900 per annum + benefits

Hours: Full time (37 hours per week, all year round)

Duration: Temporary (June 2025)

Our clients main goal is to be an outstanding education and training provider and this is at the heart of everything that they do. To help them achieve this they are looking to recruit highly motivated, innovative and dynamic individuals to join their existing teams. To be a part of the team they will expect you to be committed to their values too.

The Role

A Technician with Construction Skills offers a chance for you to carry out a varied role where you will help support and develop of the Construction facilities on offer.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Support: Provide hands-on assistance to staff and students in workshop sessions, ensuring the smooth delivery of programs in Bricklaying, Carpentry & Joinery, Electrical Installations, and Plumbing & Heating.

Program Support: Actively contribute to the success of their Construction department by offering technical expertise and troubleshooting assistance.

You will have the opportunity to work in their Construction workshops and you will use your knowledge, experience and ideas to continuously improve their current processes and procedures with the potential to develop these further to create the best training facilities in South Yorkshire.

You will also be responsible for providing technical assistance and advice by taking an active role in supporting academic staff and students in all workshop activities.

Skills and Qualifications

• Construction Background: A strong understanding of construction principles and practices is essential. Experience in either Bricklaying or Carpentry & Joinery would be a significant advantage.
• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated ability to operate and maintain workshop equipment and tools.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent problem-solving skills to address technical challenges and provide timely solutions.
• You will hold a Level 2 (or equivalent) qualification in English and Maths (or be willing to undertake), training in Health and Safety Principles and First Aid at Work but these are not essential.
• You should also have a Level 2 (or above) vocationally relevant qualification in a core discipline.

Department Info

The role of Technician will work closely with their team of Technicians within the areas of Construction and Engineering, supporting their Lecturers and Curriculum Team Leaders as well as Apprenticeship Skills Tutors in practical workshop sessions. You will report to the Curriculum Team Leader within the designated area on a day to day basis.

Benefits

• Access to local government pensions scheme
• Up to 41 days annual leave per year including closure during Christmas period
• Access to their gyms, restaurants and salons
• Staff health & wellbeing and benefits schemes including in-house Occupational Health service
• Full, part time and flexible working hours available in many roles
• Parking available at all of their sites
• Fantastic career development opportunities including funding for teacher training, apprenticeships and various other industry recognised qualifications
• New FE teachers can also apply for grants of up to £6,000 in STEM subjects (conditions apply) through the levelling up premium payments initiative
• Recruitment Referral Scheme for all employees worth by to £200 per referral made

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

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