• Locations

  Northampton, Northamptonshire

• Salary

  Negotiable

• Sector

  Construction, Construction, Property & Engineering

• Type

  Permanent

Construction Technician (Plumbing)

Northamptonshire Based College

📍 Northamptonshire

⏰ Full Time, 37 Hours per Week

📅 Part Year, 36 Working Weeks per Year

💰 £20,272.13 per annum (pro rata to the full-time equivalent salary of £25,711 per annum)

Help Shape the Future of the Plumbing Industry

A leading Further Education college in Northamptonshire is seeking a Construction Technician (Plumbing) to join its Building Services team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with plumbing industry experience who enjoys working in a practical, hands-on environment and wants to play a key role in supporting students as they develop valuable vocational skills. You will be responsible for preparing and maintaining workshops, equipment and resources, ensuring learners and teaching staff have everything they need to succeed.

Working as part of the Building Services, Professional and Technical team, you will support high-quality teaching and learning across the College’s construction provision.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare plumbing workshops, tools and equipment for practical teaching sessions
• Assist teaching staff with the delivery of practical lessons
• Support students undertaking practical activities under the supervision of lecturers
• Prepare materials and resources required for practical classes
• Maintain workshops and construction areas to a high standard
• Ensure equipment is safe, operational and fit for purpose
• Manage stock control, asset registers and workshop inventories
• Complete administrative tasks efficiently, including statutory returns and record keeping
• Contribute to a safe, organised and professional learning environment

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A minimum of Grade C/4 (or equivalent) in Maths and English Language
• A Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing or a related qualification
• A Level 3 Gas and Heating qualification (desirable)
• Experience of working in a similar technician, workshop support or construction-based role
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience of working with a range of construction machinery, tools and equipment
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A commitment to maintaining a safe and productive learning environment

What’s on Offer?

• Part-year working pattern with 36 working weeks per year
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work within a respected Further Education setting
• A rewarding role supporting the next generation of plumbing professionals
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

Apply Today

If you have a background in plumbing and are looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real impact on students’ learning and development, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for more information.

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