Construction Technician (Plumbing and Electrical)

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College • Full-time • Bristol, City Of Bristol, England, United Kingdom • max £24,312 / year • 7h ago

Construction Technician (Plumbing and Electrical)

Role Information:

Reference: REQ001334

Location: Filton Campus

FTE Salary: Up to £24,312.00 (Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience)

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

SGS is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

Financial Rewards and Benefits:

Opportunity to make a positive impact within the community and on learners’ lives
Competitive Pension Scheme- Corporate and support roles have access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), a flexible and pension accessible from the age of 55, with generous employer contributions of 16%.
Generous Annual leave entitlement plus the 8 bank holidays- 25 days corporate and support functions, increasing to 30 days after 5 academic years’ service (Full-Time Equivalent).
Two weeks leave during the Christmas closedown period largely supported by the discretionary closure days provided by the College.
Extensive professional development with ongoing support for your personal & professional development, including 25% tuition discount for immediate family of SGS employees.
Family friendly policies and a proven commitment to supporting flexible working practices
Access to ‘My Lifestyle’ discounted shopping benefits, cycle to work scheme and a Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Free Annual Eye test
All staff members can buy a TOTUM card(formerly known as NUS Extra cards), as part of being an affiliate member of the Students' Union
Staff have access and supported to be part of inclusive or sustainable staff networks and communities
Free car parking at all campuses (Except Queens Road Art School)
Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources
Subsidised onsite catering services including Costa Coffee

South Gloucestershire & Stroud College has an excellent reputation for delivering further education and work-based programmes in a range of subjects – from business to sport, construction to media, GCSE’s and A Levels to Honour Degree level programmes.

Our experienced and passionate staff work hard to help students and colleagues achieve their personal challenges and career goals. We are proud of SGS and committed to making the College the best it can be. We are currently working hard to achieve “Outstanding” status after being classified as “Good” in our last inspection. For more information, please visit https://www.sgscol.ac.uk/

SGS College’s Construction Faculty have an exciting opportunity for a Construction Technician in our Plumbing and Electrical Department.

The ideal candidate will have some basic construction experience, a passion for the industry and hold a level 2 trade specific qualification, however this is not essential as full training can be offered.

The role is based mainly in the workshops where you will aid, support, inspire and challenge students to fulfil their potential. This role provides an opportunity for individuals who want to expand their skills, experience and knowledge of the construction industry and work alongside skilled professionals in an education environment. The ability to manage your own workload and demonstrating initiative is crucial.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Work closely with Learning Area Manager and lecturers to provide workshop support to learners during teaching sessions.
Track and monitor material usage within a department and inform operations manager of all order requirements.
Track and monitor tool usage within a department and inform operations manager of all order requirements.
Meet regularly with tutors to establish material requirements for practical sessions
Ensure that workshops have the necessary materials for practical sessions
Support lecturers and learners to maintain workshop areas
Follow Construction Health and Safety policies and procedures
Value diversity and promote equal opportunities
Work within health and safety guidelines and be aware of your responsibilities for health and safety.
Adhere to college policies and procedures, including Data Protection
Be responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and/or vulnerable adults

Beneficial Skills & Qualifications

Experience of working in the construction industry
L2 trade qualification
Ability to use initiative and take responsibility
Team working

Please apply online by: Monday 29th September 2025

Expected Interview Date: October 2025

If you have any queries please contact hrservicedesk@sgscol.ac.uk

SGS College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and any offer of employment will be subject to a number of conditions including a requirement for providing satisfactory references. In line with KCSIE and having regard to all relevant guidance, a range of checks and online searches will also be conducted for successful candidates, and a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure will need to be obtained as a requirement of the job.

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