Technician – Construction (Carpentry)

Birmingham
£28,031-30,378 per year
Permanent
Full-time

22 days ago

UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.The Role:University College Birmingham are looking for a new construction technician. Are you practical and efficient with the ability to communicate with a wide range of people? Are you self-motivated and a team player? You will be responsible for supporting the team to maintain the workshops to a high standard and in ensuring the best student outcomes.Do you want to join a team developing a multimillion-pound retrofit centre for Sustainable Construction? University College Birmingham’s School of Engineering, Digital and Sustainable Construction is developing a cutting-edge facility right in the heart of Birmingham. Using only the best resources and high-tech kit in the sector, you will have one of the most inspiring facilities to work in alongside outstanding academic support from across the sector. Why not play a role in passing on your skills to our learners. With our expanding construction courses, we are now looking for a technician to support our trade courses from Level 1 – 3.We are looking to recruit a highly motivated technician to join our growing team.You will work with Lecturers, Senior Lecturers and the Head of Department to ensure our delivery is world class and that we maintain the carpentry, brick, plumbing and electrical workshops to the highest standard.Benefits:

Generous allocation of annual leave

29 days’ paid leave per year
12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme

Employer Contributions – 20.9%
Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle.
Heavily subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
Free on-site gym membership

Extra Information:All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.Closing Date – Sunday 31st August 2025.Interview Date – TBC.Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form.Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of: Carpentry Technician, Construction Technician, Skilled Trades Technician, Building Services Technician, will also be considered for this role.How can we help?If you have any questions and you would rather chat to a member of our team please email or call us about this role.CV Writing TipsGet helpful tips and tools for writing an awesome CV.Apply for this roleFirst NameLast NameEmailPhone numberCovering letterLinkedIn URLGRPRa class="form-link" href="/privacy/"
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