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Job Title: Senior Technician - Construction Trades

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £35,608- £37,694 per annum - SS5

Job type: Permanent, Full-time

UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.



The Role:

University College Birmingham is seeking a highly organised and skilled Senior Technician to support the delivery of Construction Trades training at our Sustainable Construction Centre. This is a vital hands-on role, ensuring that equipment, materials and workshop environments are maintained to the highest standards to enable outstanding practical teaching and learning.

You will take the lead on the setup, maintenance, and health and safety of all tools and materials across a range of construction trades, working closely with teaching staff and other technicians. You'll play a key role in managing resources, liaising with suppliers, supporting students and staff, and ensuring our facilities reflect current industry standards.

We are looking for a candidate with experience in a construction environment and practical knowledge of tools and equipment used in the sector. Strong organisational, communication and teamwork skills are essential, as well as a commitment to student learning and safety.

This is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking team and contribute directly to the training of the next generation of construction professionals.

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
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Free on-site gym membership

Extra Information:

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.

Closing Date - Sunday 17th August 2025.

Interview Date - TBC.

Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form.

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of:
Construction Technician, Senior Construction Technician, Skilled Trades Technician, Construction Specialist, will also be considered for this role.

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