Construction Technician
Construction Technician
Job Type
Support
Job Category
Construction, Engineering
Employment Basis
Established (salaried)
Location
John Ruskin College - Croydon
Salary Range
£28,564.64 (pro rated to £24,999.55 for 38 weeks)
Closing Date
23/03/2026
Documents
- Construction Technician JD&PS.pdf
(PDF, 182.15kb) - Introduction from the Principal.pdf
(PDF, 156.25kb) - OSC Corporation Competency Framework.pdf
(PDF, 472.18kb)
Construction Technician
College location:John Ruskin College (Croydon)
Salary: £28,564.64 (pro rated to £24,999.55 for 38 weeks)
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 Plumbing
- Knowledge/industry experience of working within at least two of the following areas: Brickwork, Carpentry & Plumbing
- Experience of working with young people
- Full 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)
Please refer to the attached Job Description, Person Specification and Competency Framework and apply using the button below.
Orbital South Colleges Group are committed to Equal Opportunities, encouraging applications from all sectors of the community to reflect our diverse student population. We are also committed to PREVENT and Safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adultsand expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Both College Campus’ are smoke-free zones.
As part of our pre-employment checks, successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS, references will be taken and evidence of all qualifications and awards will also be required before commencement of employment. Failure to do so may lead to offers being withdrawn.
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