Carpentry Technician

Carpentry Technician

Location: West London
Salary: £26,020 – £30,912 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Are you an experienced Carpenter or Joiner looking for a role where you can use your industry skills to support the next generation of tradespeople?

The Role

As Carpentry Technician, you will:

• Support lecturers with the preparation and delivery of practical lessons.
• Assist learners across different levels to develop their carpentry skills.
• Maintain carpentry workshops, tools and equipment to a high standard.
• Support the safe and effective use of workshop facilities.
• Provide guidance and encouragement to learners during practical activities.
• Help ensure health and safety procedures are followed across the workshop.
• Support learners working towards further study, employment and apprenticeships.

What We're Looking For

• Relevant industry experience within carpentry.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate and support learners.
• Good organisational and IT skills.
• A strong understanding of workshop health and safety.

Previous teaching experience is not essential. The key requirement is strong industry knowledge and the ability to support and motivate learners.

Benefits

• Salary up to £30,912 per annum.
• Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme, depending on role.
• Excellent annual leave entitlement.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Annual season ticket loan.
• Access to gym facilities and discounted memberships.
• Discounts through the Discounts for Teachers portal.
• Discounts on restaurants, hair and beauty treatments.
• Opportunity to develop your career within Further Education.

Why Join Further Education?

This is a great opportunity for an experienced carpenter who wants to step away from site and use their trade knowledge to help develop the next generation.

You'll have the stability of a permanent college role while remaining closely connected to the practical side of the construction industry.

If you're an experienced Carpenter or Joiner looking for a change and enjoy helping others develop their skills, we'd love to hear from you.