Workshop Assistant - Construction & Motor Vehicle

Please note that this post is funded for the 2026/27 academic year onwards so the successful candidate would not be expected to commence in post prior to August 2026.

The School of Technical, Construction and Motor Vehicle at Carshalton College is seeking a Workshop Assistant to provide technical support across carpentry, plumbing, electrical installation, bricklaying, multiskills, motor vehicle and motorcycle workshops.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for maintaining workshops and equipment within the Construction, Engineering, Motor Vehicle and Motorcycle departments, while also monitoring stock levels and inventory for both equipment and materials. You’ll assist with stock control, coordinate deliveries of equipment and consumables and work closely with academic and technical staff to provide effective support in both the stores and workshops.

We are looking for someone with specialist experience in one or more of the following areas: carpentry, plumbing, electrical, bricklaying, motor vehicle and/or motorcycle. The successful candidate will have experience working in a similar environment and possess strong technical knowledge gained from a technician background. You will hold a vocational or trade qualification to at least NVQ Level 2 in a relevant discipline, such as Carpentry and Joinery, Plumbing, Electrical Installation or another related trade area.

You’ll be confident in setting up, monitoring and maintaining administrative systems, with a strong understanding of Health and Safety and Welfare legislation and the ability to identify and implement improvements to existing processes. Strong communication skills, the ability to work effectively under pressure and to tight deadlines and excellent organisational and prioritisation skills are essential, along with the ability to use your own initiative.

The successful candidate will be eligible for any increase in salary as a consequence of the annual cost of living review that will be implemented in the new academic year.

Closing date for the return of completed applications is 3rd June 2026.

The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 27 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees’ physical and mental health. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.

As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to achieve and progress.

When you click on ‘Apply’, you will be forwarded to the application page which sits on a platform hosted by an external partner called Blue Octopus who support STCG throughout the recruitment process.