Wet Trades Technician Construction Salary: £24,316 per annum Contract Type: Permanent Full time 37 hours per week Reference: REC2137 | Closing Date: Wednesday, 14th May 2025 The Opportunity Based at our state-of-the-art CUBE facility, you’ll play an essential role in supporting the delivery of practical learning across brickwork, plastering, and tiling within our Construction department. You’ll help to create a safe, well-equipped, and industry-standard environment where our students can develop their skills with confidence. Working closely with tutors and curriculum leaders, you’ll prepare tools, materials, and resources for practical sessions, assist during lessons, and ensure that all equipment is maintained to a high standard. You’ll help manage stock levels, keep workshops tidy and organised, and always ensure compliance with health and safety procedures. What You’ll Be Doing * Preparing and setting up materials, tools, and resources for practical lessons in wet trades such as bricklaying, plastering, and wall and floor tiling. * Maintaining tools, equipment, and machinery to ensure they’re safe and ready for use. * Assisting tutors and students during practical sessions to support teaching and learning. * Managing stock levels and ordering materials as needed, keeping accurate inventories and records. * Ensuring workshops and teaching areas are kept clean, organised, and compliant with health and safety standards. * Supporting the creation of realistic training environments that replicate construction site conditions. * Helping with the supervision of students during practical tasks, promoting professional working habits and safe practices. * Assisting with the assessment of students’ practical work where appropriate. About You You’ll have solid, hands-on experience in wet trades, ideally across more than one area such as bricklaying, plastering or tiling. You’ll be confident using tools, materials and techniques that are common in the construction industry, and you’ll understand how important it is to work safely and accurately. You’ll be organised and reliable, able to plan and manage your tasks without needing much supervision. At the same time, you’ll work well with others and enjoy being part of a team, supporting tutors and helping lessons run smoothly. You’ll know how to keep a workshop safe, clean and ready to use, and you’ll set a good example for students by always following health and safety rules. You’ll take pride in your work and enjoy helping students learn new skills and gain confidence in a practical setting. You’ll be friendly, approachable and hands-on, with a positive attitude and a passion for construction. Most importantly, you’ll be motivated by helping our learners succeed and preparing them for a successful career in the Construction industry. Below is a list of some of the key skills, qualifications and experience we are seeking for this exciting opportunity. Required * Level 2 qualification in a relevant wet trade * English and Maths GCSE at Grade C/4 or above (or willing to work towards) * At least 3 years’ relevant industry experience Reasons to join us * We offer substantial annual leave entitlement (Up to 47 days per year including bank and public holidays) * Holiday purchase scheme to buy additional annual leave days * Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous 19.2% employer contribution! * We invest in our people through funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training and paid volunteering days * Career advancement opportunities with tailored support for staff to progress * Free Barnsley College courses to support your professional and personal development (subject to approval) * 24/7 access to same day appointments with a GP * Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure as part of YouatWork * Access to health cash plans as members of the Westfield Health Scheme or Health Shield * Discounted college gym membership with onsite facilities * Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App * Discounts schemes for greener travel including Northern Rail, Trainline and Cycle to Work * Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines * Access to discounted hair and beauty therapies at our onsite salon * On site subsidised Starbucks and food outlets offering a variety of dining options * Free breakfast provided daily for all staff members * Our shared purpose - We believe in transforming the lives of both our learners and staff Closing date for applications is Wednesday, 14th May 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest. Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The 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. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS. Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children