Multi-skills Technician

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  • York
  • £28,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 20 days ago
We’re looking for a Multi-Skills Technician to support our vocational construction workshops within a prison setting. Working alongside our Multi-Skills Trainer, you’ll help create a safe, practical, and engaging learning environment where learners develop essential trade skills such as plastering, painting and decorating, tiling, and dry lining.This is a rewarding and varied role, ideal for someone with a construction background who is committed to supporting skill development and rehabilitation through hands-on learning.What you’ll be doing:
  • Preparing and maintaining workshop spaces, tools, and materials for training sessions
  • Supporting practical activities and demonstrations aligned with City & Guilds Level 2 qualifications
  • Assisting learners with tasks, offering guidance and encouragement
  • Managing tool inventories and conducting safety checks
  • Promoting health, safety, and security standards in line with prison protocols
  • Helping with administrative tasks such as attendance records and progress tracking
  • Collaborating with prison staff to support learner success and workshop delivery
What we’re looking for:
  • A Level 2 qualification (or equivalent experience) in a construction trade
  • Practical experience in trades such as plastering, tiling, painting and decorating, or dry lining
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • A calm, confident presence – able to support others and handle challenges constructively
  • A genuine interest in motivating learners and helping them grow
  • Willingness to work towards teaching or assessing qualifications if not already held
Desirable (but not essential):
  • Experience in a vocational or training setting
  • Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths
  • Knowledge of City & Guilds qualifications and workshop safety standards
  • Awareness of restorative practices or supporting learners with additional needs

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