Construction Workshop Technician (Carpentry and Joinery)
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Wakefield College
Wakefield
- £7,430 - £7,700 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- £7,430 - £7,700 per annum (actual salary for 15 hours per week)
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 14 December 2021
Job overview
Construction Workshop Technician (Carpentry and Joinery)
- Job ref: 4448a
- Hours of work: 15 hours per week
- Duration: Fixed term until 31 July 2022.
- Salary: £7,430 - £7,700 per annum (actual salary for 15 hours per week)
- Location: Wakefield and Castleford campuses
As a Construction Workshop Technician, you will provide technical support for the delivery of the Construction / Carpentry and Joinery curriculum. The Construction department delivers a range of training and learning programmes covering Bricklaying, Bench Joinery and Site Carpentry, Plastering, Electrical Installation and Plumbing.
As a Construction Workshop Technician, you will be responsible for the preparation of the workshop area, materials and equipment used in the practical activity for Carpentry and Joinery training. You will ensure that adequate stock levels of materials are maintained, as well as the maintenance of equipment and ensuring they are in good working order for safe use. In addition, you will support with the dismantling of work prepared by students to maintain operational status of the workshops.
As a Construction Workshop Technician, you should:
- Have a range of experience gained within the Construction industry
- Have a Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Carpentry and Joinery
- Hold a First Aid qualification (or willing to achieve one)
- Have the ability to work in a busy environment
If you have the skills and experience we are looking for and would like to join us please click ‘Apply’ now, we’d love to hear from you. You won’t be disappointed.
Benefits include:
- Generous Annual Leave (30 days annual leave (pro rata for part time) + bank holidays + 5 College closure days)
- Personal and Professional Development opportunities, including a comprehensive induction
- Discounted Metro Card Scheme
- Good Pension Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Access to employee assistance programme
- Reduced price personal gym membership
- Access to a wide range of high street discounts (retail, supermarkets and restaurants)
- Annual Staff Recognition Awards
Closing date: 11.00am on Tuesday 14 December 2021
Direct applicants only, please note no agency referrals will be accepted.
Please be aware that this vacancy may close earlier dependent on the level of applications received so if you do wish to be considered we recommend that you complete the application as promptly as possible.
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Wakefield College is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students and this post will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS.
We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications from all.
About Wakefield College
At the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, we aim to serve the education and skills needs of the Yorkshire region from our Colleges in Castleford, Selby and Wakefield. We recognise the crucial role that our employees play in delivering our mission, both in and out of the classroom, and that is why we strive to attract and retain the very best people and provide a working environment where our colleagues are able to succeed.
Why Work For Us
At the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, our colleagues and students are at the forefront of everything that we do.
We demonstrate drive, passion and determination to deliver an expansive, high-quality and responsive curriculum offer which is inclusive for all, ensuring that all learners can benefit from education, reach their potential and improve their life chances.
Our values guide us in the way we operate and behave, and our expectation is that everyone is fully committed to our high standards.
The Wakefield District
Wakefield offers a rare combination of heritage, countryside, entertainment, culture, shopping and sport. Whatever your interests, we hope you will want to explore the District and its many amenities.
For art lovers, there is the City Art Gallery and the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, one of the world’s leading open-air galleries where a changing programme of international sculpture can be seen in the setting of a magnificent country park. Recent improvements to the Park include an underground gallery, visitor centre, shop and large restaurant - all the ingredients for a great day out. In 2011 the Hepworth gallery opened on Wakefield’s regenerated waterfront and presents a major collection of twentieth-century British artworks, with a collection of sculptures by locally-born Barbara Hepworth and Henry Moore as its centrepiece.
Whatever your interests, we hope you will want to explore the District and its many amenities.
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