Construction Technician. Job in Barnsley Education & Training Jobs
Salary: £23,795 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent Full time 37 hours per week
Reference: REC2107 | Closing date: Wednesday, 5th March 2025
The Opportunity
Based at our state-of-the-art CUBE centre, you will play a key role in supporting our teachers, lecturers, and students, helping to create a hands-on and engaging learning environment within our Construction department. From setting up workshops with tools and materials to assisting in practical lessons, you’ll ensure everything runs smoothly. In areas such as Brickwork and Plastering, you’ll be actively involved in preparing materials, including mixing for practical sessions, so you’ll need to be comfortable with hands-on tasks and enjoy working in a practical setting.
Health and safety will be at the heart of what you do. You’ll make sure all equipment is safe to use, carry out essential checks, and encourage students to follow best practices—helping them develop the right behaviours for the workplace. Keeping the workshop organised and well-stocked will also be a big part of your role, ensuring that tools and materials are always ready when needed.
You’ll also work closely with our teaching staff members, preparing materials for demonstrations and stepping in to support lessons where required. Strong teamwork and communication skills will help you work effectively with both our staff and students, making a real difference in their learning experience. You’ll also take charge of keeping records of equipment use and maintenance, ensuring everything stays in top condition.
About you
We’re looking for a hands-on, practical individual who thrives in a busy workshop environment and enjoys supporting both staff and students. You’ll bring a good understanding of construction techniques and be ready to roll up your sleeves to help set up engaging and well-organised practical sessions. Since some tasks like mixing materials for Brickwork and Plastering are physically demanding, you’ll need to be comfortable with this type of practical work.
Health and safety will be a key focus, so you should have a good awareness of safety regulations and be confident in ensuring compliance across the workshop. Organisation will be one of your strengths, as you’ll be managing stock levels, maintaining equipment, and making sure everything is ready for lessons. IT skills, especially with Microsoft applications, will come in handy for ordering materials and keeping records up to date.
You’ll be a great communicator, working closely with teaching staff and providing support to students during practical sessions. Flexibility is key as you’ll adapt to different tasks, respond to the changing needs of the workshop, and always be ready to lend a hand where needed. If you’re proactive, organised, and enthusiastic about creating a fantastic learning environment, this could be a great opportunity for you.
Minimum Requirements:
1. Level 2 qualification in a relevant field
2. Grade C+ in English & Maths (or equivalent)
3. 3 years' relevant experience
Reasons to join us
We offer substantial annual leave entitlement (Up to 47 days per year including bank and public holidays), a holiday purchase scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution, and various health and wellbeing benefits.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday, 5th March 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.
Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith.
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