Technician - Built Environment and Sustainable Development

Role: Technician – Built Environment and Sustainable Development

Location: Tresham College – Corby and Wellingborough Campuses

Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £24,552 and £26,754 per annum DOE and Qualifications, 27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, People’s Pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week – 52 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time

This is a UK based contract
, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK
. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

We are currently seeking a Technician in Built Environment and Sustainable Development to join our Construction department at The Bedford College Group.

As a Technician, you play an important role in the success of our students through:

• Workshop Management & Technical Provision – Create and maintain high‑quality, industry‑standard workshop environments, ensuring facilities, tools and equipment support effective teaching and learning.
• Health, Safety & Compliance – Ensure workshops meet all health & safety, COSHH and regulatory requirements, maintaining safe, clean and compliant environments for staff and learners.
• Stock Control, Budget & Asset Management – Manage stock levels, procurement and equipment maintenance, ensuring efficient use of resources and adherence to budget constraints.
• Learning Support & Practical Delivery – Support lecturers and trainers in practical sessions, prepare materials and equipment, and contribute to hands‑on teaching and learner achievement.
• Organisation, Collaboration & Professional Practice – Build effective relationships with staff and learners, support events and wider workshop operations, and uphold safeguarding, EDI, CPD and college standards.

• Construction Expertise & Technical Knowledge – Experience with in the construction industry, supported by a relevant diploma and strong understanding of industry practices, tools, equipment and COSHH regulations.
• Workshop Support, Maintenance & Stock Control – Skilled in preparing, maintaining and repairing equipment, managing stock inventories and ordering materials to support effective workshop operations.
• Health & Safety, Compliance & Safe Practice – Strong awareness of health and safety requirements, including safe use of machinery and tools, with commitment to achieving relevant certifications (e.g. First Aid, forklift).
• Organisation, Communication & Teamwork – Highly organised and self‑motivated, able to work independently, communicate effectively and contribute positively within a team environment.
• Professional Values, Safeguarding & Flexibility – Committed to safeguarding, equality and continuous development, with a flexible approach to working across sites and supporting high‑quality learner experiences.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

Interviews to be held: 03 July 2026

• Valuing Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

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