Brickwork Technician

Brickwork Technician

Location:

Chippenham

Salary: £25,304 rising to £25,835 per year, with the potential to develop into higher graded positions.

Do you have experience in the bricklaying or construction industry and want greater stability and security? Or do you hold a qualification in Brickwork and want to turn it into a rewarding career?

If you are ready to move away from physically demanding site work, this is your chance to enjoy a healthier work‑life balance and make a real impact.

Join Wiltshire College & University Centre and bring your trade skills to a team that values your experience, offers long‑term security, and gives you the chance to shape the next generation.

• Permanent, full‑time contract (37 hours per week)
• Year‑round employment with no unpaid breaks between contracts
• Great Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement: 30 days paid annual leave plus 8 paid bank holidays
• College closure and wellbeing days: 2‑week paid Christmas closure
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential support for wellbeing, legal, and financial advice
• Free on‑site gyms at multiple campuses
• Lifestyle discounts on retail, tech, travel, and leisure
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme to save on commuting costs and stay active
• Professional development opportunities to grow your skills and career
• Additional perks: discounted meals, hair & beauty services, and exclusive offers on attractions

• Maintain a safe and well‑organised brickwork workshop
• Support practical learning sessions and hands‑on construction projects
• Help students build confidence and gain essential bricklaying skills
• Take pride in tools, equipment, and a professional working environment

• NVQ Level 2 or above in Brickwork (or a related qualification you are keen to apply)
• Practical knowledge of bricklaying and masonry work

Continue using the trade skills you have worked hard to develop without:

• Everyday heavy labour
• Long commutes and unpredictable jobs
• Seasonal work gaps or job insecurity

A role that keeps you connected to the craft, while giving you time back for life.

Closing Date:
Tuesday 3rd March 2026

Your application will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the essential and desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document.

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in Keeping Children Safe in Education. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children’s barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

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As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.