Wood Occupations Technician Location: Trowbridge, Wiltshire Salary: £24,331 rising to £24,841 per annum (Professional Services Grade 4 & 4a) Job Type: Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year Closing Date: 27th August 2025 Wiltshire College & University Centre have an exciting opportunity for a Wood Occupations Technician to join our team. About Us: Wiltshire College & University Centre plays a vital role in Wiltshire’s economy, inspiring people to develop the skills they need to achieve. Our four main campuses are learning hubs in their communities, and we aspire to be an outstanding, financially robust and commercially agile provider, achieving our clear social mission on behalf of learners and employers across Wiltshire and beyond. Our campuses deliver a diversity of facilities from the country estate and farm of our Lackham campus to new hi-tech digital and state of the art facilities at our Trowbridge, Salisbury and Chippenham sites. We have invested £65 million in our estate over the past 10 years. Our turnover is £45 million per annum and growing, we employ some 650 staff, and support around 11,500 students. Wood Occupations Technician - The Role: We are looking for a skilled and motivated Wood Occupations Technician to join our dedicated Construction team at Wiltshire College & University Centre. Whether you are an experienced tradesperson or someone looking to step into education support, this role offers a hands-on opportunity to make a real impact. Wood Occupations Technician - Key Responsibilities: * Prepare and maintain materials, tools, and equipment for woodworking sessions. * Support lecturers in delivering practical classes by ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. * Help maintain a safe, tidy, and inspiring learning environment. * Assist students with practical tasks and reinforce health & safety best practices. Wood Occupations Technician – You What we are looking for: * An NVQ Level 2 or above in carpentry, joinery, or woodworking. * A background in carpentry, joinery, or woodworking. * A good understanding of workshop tools, equipment, and health & safety procedures. * A practical, organised mindset with strong problem-solving skills. * Great communication and teamwork abilities. This is a perfect opportunity for someone who enjoys working with their hands and wants to play a vital role in shaping the next generation of skilled tradespeople. Wood Occupations Technician -– Benefits: - Competitive salary - 30 days annual leave for Professional Service Staff plus bank holidays and additional closure days over the Christmas period - Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme - Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - Discounts with a wide variety of retailers - Free onsite car parking Wood Occupations Technician – Application Process: Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children’s barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates. We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities. To submit your application for this exciting Wood Occupations Technician opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now. PLEASE NOTE: Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document. Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible