Building Services Technician

About Us

Newham College London, now merged with NewVIc Sixth Form College, is the largest post‑16 education provider in Newham. With campuses in East Ham, Stratford, Plaistow, and the London City Institute of Technology (LCIoT) in Canning Town, we serve over 11,000 students across a range of pathways – including 16–18 study, adult education, apprenticeships, and higher education. With over 800 staff, four main campuses, and an annual turnover of £60 million, Newham College is one of the borough’s largest employers and plays a key role in driving local economic and community development.

We are looking for a dedicated and proactive Building Services Technician to join our team at the Stratford Campus. This role will specifically support students undertaking Building services courses at Levels 1–3, working closely with teaching staff to ensure workshop environments are safe, well‑resourced, and ready for high‑quality technical learning. You'll play a key part in helping our students gain the hands‑on skills they need to succeed in industry.

• Support the Building services curriculum by preparing and maintaining tools, materials, and equipment.
• Monitor and report stock levels of specific materials (e.g., pipes, cables, fittings, fixtures) and replenish stock as required.
• Ensure the workshops are tidy, safe, and fully prepared for practical teaching sessions.
• Assist tutors during practical sessions as required.
• Contribute to curriculum delivery by providing technical guidance and workshop support.
• Promote and support good student behaviour in practical settings.
• Work collaboratively with the Building services teaching team and attend departmental meetings.
• Uphold and implement the College’s safeguarding, health & safety, and equality policies.
• Take part in professional development and be willing to train as a first aider if not already qualified.

• A good understanding of English and Maths preferably at grade C/4 or above, or equivalent Functional Skills Level 2.
• To be qualified to at least Level 2/ 3 in a vocational discipline or working towards.
• First Aid qualification or willingness to undertake training.
• Knowledge of hand & power tools.
• Understanding of health and safety within a workshop or construction environment.
• Familiarity with safeguarding principles and the ability to support student welfare.
• Awareness of Equality, Diversity, British Values, and employability skills.
• Well‑organised and proactive with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage students and support teaching staff.
• Confident IT skills: use of emails, Word and Excel is desirable.
• Proactive, well‑motivated, driven and enthusiastic with a can‑do attitude.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education all employment offers are subject to employment checks. These include (some of which are dependent on the role and the individual):
Enhanced DBS including Children’s Barred List check, DfE teaching/management Barred List check, online searches, overseas criminal record check, evidence of identity and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references, confirmation of medical fitness, evidence of relevant qualifications and a check of previous employment history.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects its staff to share this commitment. You will be required to become familiar with the College’s policies, and comply with the requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are asked to complete mandatory training in relation to KCSIE and other key areas, and to read the relevant policies.

The College has a strong commitment to working towards the implementation of equality of opportunity in both service delivery and employment. The College’s mission and strategic objectives directly support this aim. All employees are required to actively support the development, dissemination and implementation…