Job Title: Technician - Carpentry
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £28,031 - £30,378 per annum - SS3
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 are looking for a dedicated and skilled
Technician - Carpentry to support our Sustainable Construction department. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in creating high‑quality practical learning environments for our students.
As a key member of the technical team, you will prepare and maintain workshops, support teaching staff during practical sessions, manage equipment and stock, and ensure our facilities remain safe, efficient, and inspiring.
You will have experience in carpentry within industry or in an education environment, have strong practical skills with the ability to troubleshoot faults along with a relevant Level 2 qualification and a good understanding of Health & Safety and risk assessments.
In return we offer a collaborative and forward-thinking environment committed to high quality teaching and learning along with the opportunity to enhance your own training and development.
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
* 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 8th March 2026.
Interview Date - 23rd & 24th March 2026.
Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form.
Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of: Carpentry Technician, Construction Technician, Skilled Trades Technician, Building Services Technician, will also be considered for this role