Job Description

To apply for this post, please visit https://external.riverside.ac.uk/jobs-vacancies/index.html to complete an online application or you can email hr@riversidecollege.ac.uk for an application pack. Please note this is the only method to apply for this post

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Construction Technician (Joinery)

Main Purpose of Job

To support the delivery and assessment of Joinery sessions ensuring all students are making excellent progress and achieving their full potential.

Technician Duties

To support lecturers and instructors in providing a relevant, dynamic curriculum to meet the individual needs of students

To maintain equipment within the areas, ensuring maintenance and service records are kept up to date in line with requirements

To Monitor, manage and participate in the general upkeep and development of workshops.

To take delivery of timber and sheet materials as required.

To assist with stock control and any loans of equipment

To supervise and monitor behaviour during lessons

To have a good knowledge, and experience of using wood working machinery

Prepare materials for each Joinery lesson

Order materials when needed for the areas

To clean up workshops in-between lessons ready for the next classes

Assist students and teachers during all joinery practical lessons

School of Construction

To be involved with the promotion of the School of Construction activities across the College and at external events

To develop and maintain links with relevant industries and partner organisation

To contribute to enrichment and enhancement activities within the Construction area

Pastoral

To take an active role in the induction and support of students.

To promote and safeguard the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults.

To meet the individual needs of all students to ensure all have an equal chance of success.

Personal Development

To undertake staff development and attend staff meetings as required and requested.

To accept flexible redeployment and reallocation of duties commensurate with the level of the post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Relevant vocational qualification would be an advantage but not essential

Evidence of continuing professional development

Knowledge/Experience

Significant and successful experience within Construction

Experience of maintaining and use of woodwork machinery

Experience of maintaining equipment

Experience of effective team working and building effective relationships

Experience of working with young people would be an advantage

Ability to develop supportive working relationships with parents and other key stakeholders

Skills/Attributes

Ability to manage and resolve a range of situations in the best interests of the students

Ability to contribute to the whole College experience

Effective communicator

Flexible approach

Logical approach to problem solving

Commitment to safeguarding all students

Commitment to the promotion of equality and diversity

Additional Requirements

Willingness to work flexible hours

Post Information

Reports to Head of School, Construction

Hours - 37 hours per week Term Time Only

Salary - 26,097- 27,564 per annum pro rata (Actual salary 21,821 - 23,047)

The post holder will undertake all duties and responsibilities in compliance with regulatory, legislative and college procedural requirements.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and online checks.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 12th August at 12 noon.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,097.00-27,564.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 12/08/2025
Reference ID: S223