Technician- Joinery

Job Description

INTERNAL VACANCY

Technician (Joinery) (Ref A996)
Full Time/Permanent/Altens Campus
Salary: £38,442.62 - £41,444.62 per annum

We are seeking a highly organised and conscientious individual to provide technical support for staff, learners and external clients, primarily in the Joinery area, within our technical support team.

Candidates should have strong technical knowledge of Joinery practices as well as the ability to work on their own initiative, collaborate and engage with the teaching teams and be adaptable to planning workloads and using online electronic procurement systems.

The ability to meet regular deadlines within a customer focused environment is an essential quality in undertaking this busy and varied role.

Candidates should have experience of providing high quality support, with the ability to cut and prepare materials using a variety of joinery machinery and fault find / maintain / repair those machines where necessary.

We are looking for candidates to hold a SVQIII level in Carpentry and Joinery (or equivalent) qualification or demonstrate relevant equivalent industry experience.

 

Knowledge of the technology used in a learning environment would be desirable but is not necessary.

Please note, an element of heavy manual handling & practical work is to be expected as part of this role.

NESCol is a disability confident employer. We offer a variety of working options in line with business requirements and place great importance on staff wellbeing. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.

The closing date for applications will be Tuesday 2nd September 2025

 

Interested? Want to know more?

For more information on this vacancy please email jobs@nescol.ac.uk, or call Human Resources on (01224) 612244.

Person Specification

PERSON SPECIFICATION

(Criteria marked * are desirable, all others are essential)

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Minimum SVQIII level in Carpentry and Joinery (SCQF Level 6 or equivalent)
2. Evidence of continuous professional development

 

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

1. *Up to 3 years post apprenticeship experience in the construction industry.
2. *Experience in use and general maintenance of wood machinery.
3. Ability to work accurately with attention to detail.
4. *Knowledge of current safety legislation, construction practices and procedures.
5. Experience of providing high quality support within a joinery and / or educational environment.

 

SKILLS:

1. Strong interpersonal skills.
2. Effective written and verbal communication skills
3. Numeracy skills
4. Fault finding and diagnostic skills
5. Team working skills
6. IT literacy
7. Organisational skills

 

PERSONAL QUALITIES:

1. Ability to meet deadlines, occasionally working under pressure.
2. Ability to influence others in a positive and friendly manner.
3. Ability to work on own initiative with low level of supervision.
4. Ability to organise and prioritise tasks.
5. Positive and determined approach to achieving results.
6. Ability to work in a team and take guidance from senior staff.

 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development.
2. Willingness to work flexibly to meet the demands of the job.
3. Commitment to College values and equal opportunities