Construction Technician (Temporary)
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Job Description
Construction Technician
Temporary | Contract
Location: the South East
Salary: £30 per hour
Start date: 16 October 2026
Are you an experienced construction professional looking to support the next generation of tradespeople?
About the Role
Our client, a further education provider, is looking for a Construction Technician to support the smooth running of their practical teaching areas. You'll work alongside the teaching team to make sure workshop sessions are well prepared, well resourced and safe.
You'll prepare equipment and materials, maintain machinery and support learners during practical sessions, helping them build the hands-on skills they need to progress.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing, setting up and dismantling tools, equipment and materials for practical sessions and demonstrations.
- Maintaining, servicing and repairing workshop machinery and equipment to a high standard.
- Assisting lecturing staff during practical workshops and assessments.
- Maintaining health and safety standards across all training areas.
- Managing workshop stock and ensuring resources are ready when needed.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- Relevant qualifications in a recognised construction trade
- Practical skills and sound knowledge of construction tools, equipment and materials
- Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
- The ability to work independently and to deadlines
Desirable (but not essential):
- Previous experience in a further education or training environment
If you're ready to put your trade skills to work in a busy training environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited.
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Your Recruitment Consultant
Max Williams
Principal Recruitment Consultant
Requirements
- Relevant qualifications in a recognised construction trade
- Practical skills and sound knowledge of construction tools, equipment and materials
- Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and to deadlines
Skills & Qualifications
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- Location: South East
- Sector: Further And Higher Education
- Phase: Fe
- Subject: Construction