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Construction Technician

We are looking for a Technician to join our construction team working 37.5 hours per over 38 working weeks per annum.

We would be particularly interested in a candidate with a Carpentry background.

Your duties will include;

  • To maintain and prepare day to day support of the construction area and associated facilities, including ordering of materials and other resources and ensuring health and safety compliance.
  • To assist in the preparation of construction workshops for practical teaching lessons, including ordering of stock and maintenance of tools and equipment.
  • To support students undertaking practical activity under the direction of a member of teaching staff.
  • To ensure the Construction Workshops are kept clean in line with College standards.

For full details please see the attached job specification.

You will have the following skills, qualifications and experience;

  • Minimum of grade C in GCSE Maths and English Language (or equivalent)
  • Experience of working within the construction crafts or building services sector or both
  • Previous Carpentry experience
  • Excellent communication skills – ability to communicate to all levels
  • Ability to build rapport with students and mutual respect
  • Willingness to operate flexibly and the ability to undertake extra hours if required.

For full details please see the attached job/person specification.

There are too many benefits to working at Moulton College to include them all. Aside from the location (Moulton is located in the heart of the Northamptonshire countryside covering over 450 hectares, with a further 170 hectares rented as grazing for our livestock), Moulton College boasts a dedicated, skilled and experienced staff team and an aspirational student body. As a valued employee at Moulton College you will have access to:

  • 33 days annual leave, including 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part-time)
  • A maximum of 5 College closure days (pro rata for part-time)
  • High Street Discounts scheme with access to discounts at a host of retailers
  • Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (a defined benefit pension scheme with an employer contribution of 23.8 %)
  • Commitment to Continuing Professional Development of Moulton College employees
  • Access to 24/7 Support Line for employees and close family household members
  • A focused and committed Wellbeing group at the forefront of positive initiatives
  • Healthcare cash plan (subject to conditions)
  • On site gym
  • Discounted nursery fees
  • Free onsite parking
  • Cycle to work scheme (subject to conditions)
  • Eye care vouchers
  • Online Payslips

We help new employees settle in through central College induction events and local induction activities. We also provide a range of essential information through our online learning packages. These cover various topics including Equality, Safeguarding, Health & Safety at Work, to name a few.

Applications may be reviewed and shortlisted upon receipt. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

The College is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Please note that, in line with current legislation, an online search will be undertaken as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates to prevent (or minimise the risk of) individuals being employed to work with young people who may be unsuitable to do so. Any specific concerns regarding any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, may then be discussed during the interview stage with the candidate.

All successful applicants will be required to undergo a range of checks in line with Keeping Children Safe In Education, including an enhanced background check conducted by the Disclosure & Barring Service prior to employment commencing.

To apply for this role, please download the college application form, complete and return via email to jobs@moulton.ac.uk; these are located on the College website at https://www.moulton.ac.uk/work...; Alternatively email jobs@moulton.ac.uk to request an application pack.

CV’s will not be considered.

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