Role overview
Technician – Plumbing at Bedford College Group, located at Bedford College – Kempston Gas & Plumbing Technology Centre. 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Permanent – Full Time. Salary between £23,557 and £25,849 per annum DOE and Qualifications. 27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, People’s pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, and opportunities for professional and personal development. Expires: 13/10/2025 23:59.
Responsibilities
* Workshop Support & Maintenance – Assist lecturers and trainers in Plumbing and wider Construction areas, maintaining tools, equipment, and facilities to ensure safety, serviceability, and readiness for learning.
* Stock & Equipment Management – Develop systems for secure storage, inventory control, and issuing of tools and materials; monitor budgets and place orders in line with college financial procedures.
* Health & Safety Compliance – Ensure workshops meet safety regulations, conduct risk and COSHH assessments, and maintain a clean, hazard-free environment in collaboration with the Health & Safety Manager.
* Student & Staff Support – Provide guidance to students, support discipline procedures, manufacture teaching aids, and contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment.
* College-Wide Engagement – Participate in marketing events, safeguarding, and training activities; uphold equality, diversity, and health & safety standards in line with TBCG policies and values.
About You (Qualifications & Skills)
* Qualifications & Industry Knowledge – Level 2 NVQ/Diploma in a construction trade, with plumbing experience and understanding of safe working practices and wider construction industry standards.
* Technical & Practical Skills – Maintaining stock inventories, preparing and repairing tools and equipment, and ensuring workshop readiness and safety.
* Professional Attributes – Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently with minimal supervision; supports a high-quality learning environment.
* Communication & Teamwork – Strong interpersonal and communication skills; collaborative and professional.
* Commitment & Flexibility – Safeguarding, equality, health & safety; willing to travel across sites, adapt working hours, and engage in ongoing professional development.
For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.
Interviews to be held: TBC
Safeguarding and equal opportunity
The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Group’s policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy. Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.
About The Bedford College Group
The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 and is the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students each year. The Group includes Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College, Tresham College, Shuttleworth College, The Bedford Sixth Form, The Corby Sixth Form, and other learning centres across multiple sites to widen accessibility to education and training.
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Location: Bedford, England, United Kingdom
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