Workshop Technician - Bricklaying

Location: Castleford, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Postcode: WF10 4UA

Location: Castleford Campus

Hours: 37 hours per week

We have an exciting opportunity for a Workshop Technician to join a friendly, supportive, and positive Construction team. The role is varied with lots of opportunity to develop new skills and knowledge.

You will:

• Prepare and maintain materials and equipment used by students in the workshops
• Support the dismantling of work prepared by students to maintain operational status of the workshops
• Carry out maintenance of workshops
• Ensure adequate stock levels of materials are maintained
• Implement appropriate Health and Safety systems
• Support the instruction of learners in practical activity

As a Workshop Technician, you should be confident, well organised, and have specialist vocational skills in the Construction Industry.

You should:

• Hold a Level 2 or equivalent qualification or equivalent in bricklaying.
• GCSE English and Maths A*-C or equivalent
• First Aid qualification, or willingness to achieve within six months
• A wide range of experience gained within the Construction Industry

If you have the skills and experience, we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.

See what we have to offer and come and join us. You won’t be disappointed.

Benefits include:

• Generous Annual Leave (37 days annual leave pro rata + bank holidays + 5 College closure days)
• Personal and Professional Development opportunities
• Generous Contributory Pension Scheme
• Discounted Metro Card 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: 7th November 2024

Interview date: To be confirmed

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students and this post will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS. 

If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years, please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal record check from the country/countries you have worked/resided in if you are the preferred candidate for the post. Further details of how to obtain the additional check is here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications from all.

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