Technician - Brickwork, Carpentry and BSE

We have a great opportunity based at our Wellingborough campus for a Technician in Brickwork, Carpentry and BSE to become a key member of our Construction Trades department.

As a Technician, you will play a pivotal role in the success of our students through:

• Providing support and assistance to Lecturers and trainers in workshop areas, focussed on Brickwork, Carpentry, Plumbing and Electrical
• Maintaining workshop facilities and ensure serviceability and security of tools and equipment, and ensure Health and Safety requirements are met.

Our ideal candidates will have experience of working within the wet trades and knowledge of wider Construction industry trades and current practices, alongside the following qualifications:

• Experience of working in Carpentry, Brickwork, Building Services or the building trade in general
• Willingness to work towards and achieve First Aid Qualification if not already held.
• Willingness to work towards and achieve a fork lift licence.
• English and mathematics or similar at GCSE grade A-C or equivalent or willingness to achieve English and mathematics Level 2 within one year

Further details of the essential criteria for the post can be located within the Job Description.

About Us

The Bedford College Group aims to deliver world-class skills and education to the communities we serve. The Bedford College Group is comprised of Bedford College, Shuttleworth College, The Bedford Sixth Form, Tresham College and the National College of Motorsport.

Contract Type – Bedford College Professional Services Ltd (BCPS Ltd) 

39 hours per week (1.0 FTE) / 52 weeks per year

27 days holiday per annum plus public holidays

An Enhanced DBS check will be required and you will be required to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings, which would not be filtered in line with current guidance.

Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.

As a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, in the interests of business continuity The Bedford College Group has made the decision to conduct out interviews via Microsoft Teams. More information on Microsoft Teams interviews will be discussed at interview stage.

For further information about the role including job description and application form please visit the vacancies section of our website via the apply link.