Technician – Construction (Carpentry)

Technician – Construction (Carpentry): (Company Name - Subscribers only)

Job Overview:

(Company Name - Subscribers only) 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? (Company Name - Subscribers only)’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

Closing Date: Sunday 15 June 2025

Interview Dates: 1 and 2 July 2025

How to apply: Please click ‘Apply’ to be redirected to our website, where you can download an application pack.

Standard Information: UCB is an equal opportunities employer.

We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.

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£27,644 to £29,959 per annum. Grade: SS3