Brickwork Technician

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We are looking for suitably qualified individuals to join our proactive, dynamic and friendly team of construction staff. The successful candidate will provide effective and efficient day‑to‑day technical and stores support to the Skills and Technology Centre, with a specific focus on Trowel Trades.

• Ensure that all Trowel Trades equipment is maintained in a safe working condition, carrying out general, routine and breakdown maintenance where qualified.
• Prepare and maintain Trowel Trades tools and equipment for workshop use in a safe and usable condition.
• Be responsible for the safety, tidiness and general appearance of the Centre's stores and workshops.
• Be trained to current legislation in the use of appropriate machinery and be confident in their use.
• Be responsible for Health, Safety and well‑being to all users within the Trowel Trades area, undertaking risk assessments and Health and Safety reporting.

• Qualifications at Level 2 or relevant skills in construction.
• High level of initiative and ability to manage and prioritise workload.
• Good communication skills and ability to relate to all staff and students in a professional manner.

Full‑time 37 hours per week.

Location:

Newcastle College.
Salary:
Scale points 6 – 10 (£25,322 – 26,560).
Holiday: 24 days per year, rising to 30 days following 5 years’ service (plus bank holidays and Christmas closure).

The college offers an excellent benefits package which includes:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• 24 days annual leave rising to 30 after 5 years (plus bank holiday and Christmas closure)
• Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary sacrifice)
• Excellent training and development opportunities (supported with a dedicated budget)
• Staff parking available
• Health‑related benefits including subsidised health scheme
• On‑site restaurant facilities and free early-morning coffee/tea and toast

To apply for the role of Brickwork Technician, please click on ‘Apply’ and complete an online application form.

(If you are applying via a jobs board, you will receive an e‑mail and link that will take you directly to our application form on the Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group website).

The closing date for completed applications is Sunday 4th January 2026.

This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All college based positions are subject to an enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.