Construction Technician – College in Cambridge (4 Days per Week, Long-Term Role)

Construction Technician – College in Cambridge (4 Days per Week, Long-Term Role)

Location: Cambridge
Contract: Long-term (ongoing)
Working Pattern: 4 days per week (Monday to Thursday or Tuesday to Friday)
Start Date: As soon as possible

Are you an experienced Construction Technician looking for a rewarding role in education? A leading college in Cambridge is seeking a dedicated and skilled technician to join their Construction department on a long-term, part-time basis.

About the Role

As a Construction Technician, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of practical sessions within the college’s workshop facilities. You’ll help maintain a safe, efficient, and well-equipped working environment, assisting both staff and students in a range of construction-based activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare materials, tools, and equipment for practical lessons and demonstrations
• Maintain and organise the workshop space, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards
• Operate and maintain machinery, including forklifts and other construction-related equipment
• Support teaching staff and students during practical sessions
• Conduct minor repairs and maintenance of tools and equipment

Requirements

• A background in a construction-related field (e.g., carpentry, bricklaying, plumbing, or general construction)
• Demonstrable experience in a practical workshop or technical environment
• Valid forklift licence (essential)
• Strong awareness of health and safety procedures
• Excellent communication and teamworking skills

Why Join?

• Work 4 days per week, promoting excellent work-life balance
• Long-term, stable position within a supportive and forward-thinking college
• Opportunity to use your industry skills to inspire the next generation of tradespeople

If you’re passionate about the construction industry and enjoy working in a hands-on, educational setting, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to join a committed technical team and help shape the future of construction education in Cambridge.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.

The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.

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