About this role

Construction Technician

Job Type

Support

Job Category

Engineering, Construction

Employment Basis

Established (salaried)Location

John Ruskin College - Croydon

Salary Range

£29,136.00 (pro rated to £25,617.27 for 38 weeks)

Closing Date

24/10/2026

Hours

Full time - 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (37 hours/week)

We are currently seeking to appoint an inspirational and enthusiastic Construction Technician to join our new Construction department at John Ruskin College.This post would suit an individual who has a background working in various different Construction trades such as Brickwork, Carpentry & Plumbing and understands the basic principles of working within these areas. Candidates will be enthusiastic, self-motivated with excellent communication skills, and with a committed approach to your work you will maintain a high quality learning environment for our learners. Based in the Construction area of our Technology department this exciting post will involve; supporting students in their learning of practical skills in the workshops, supervising and maintaining workshops ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations. You will also be responsible for ordering stock, maintaining a stock of consumables and preparing materials for student activities as well as the cleaning and maintenance of the equipment.

The successful candidate must have

At least a Level 2 vocational qualification in Brickwork, Carpentry or PlumbingKnowledge/industry experience of working within at least two of the following areas: Brickwork, Carpentry & PlumbingExperience of working with young peopleFull First Aid Qualification (or willing to obtain)A pro-active approach and be able to work on their own initiative

If this sounds like you and you will enjoy working in a forward thinking, friendly, fast paced, changing environment with state of the art facilities, we would love to hear from you. In return, we offer a competitive salary, as well as staff benefits such a choice of two excellent pension schemes, life assurance, free onsite parking and access to our fully equipped gym along with discounted in house Spa and Salon treatments. (*Applications will however be shortlisted on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before this closing date. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment)