Overview
We are currently seeking a Technician in Built Environment and Sustainable Development to join our Construction department at The Bedford College Group.
As a Technician, you play an important role in the success of our students through:
- Workshop Management & Technical Provision – Create and maintain high‑quality, industry‑standard workshop environments, ensuring facilities, tools and equipment support effective teaching and learning.
- Health, Safety & Compliance – Ensure workshops meet all health & safety, COSHH and regulatory requirements, maintaining safe, clean and compliant environments for staff and learners.
- Stock Control, Budget & Asset Management – Manage stock levels, procurement and equipment maintenance, ensuring efficient use of resources and adherence to budget constraints.
- Learning Support & Practical Delivery – Support lecturers and trainers in practical sessions, prepare materials and equipment, and contribute to hands‑on teaching and learner achievement.
- Organisation, Collaboration & Professional Practice – Build effective relationships with staff and learners, support events and wider workshop operations, and uphold safeguarding, EDI, CPD and college standards.
About you:
- Construction Expertise & Technical Knowledge – Experience within the construction industry, supported by a relevant diploma and strong understanding of industry practices, tools, equipment and COSHH regulations.
- Workshop Support, Maintenance & Stock Control – Skilled in preparing, maintaining and repairing equipment, managing stock inventories and ordering materials to support effective workshop operations.
- Health & Safety, Compliance & Safe Practice – Strong awareness of health and safety requirements, including safe use of machinery and tools, with commitment to achieving relevant certifications (e.g. First Aid, forklift).
- Organisation, Communication & Teamwork – Highly organised and self‑motivated, able to work independently, communicate effectively and contribute positively within a team environment.
- Professional Values, Safeguarding & Flexibility – Committed to safeguarding, equality and continuous development, with a flexible approach to working across sites and supporting high‑quality learner experiences.
Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values:
- Valuing Teamwork – We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
- Improving Continuously – We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
- Student Centred – At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
- Inclusive – We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
- Open and Caring – We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
- Nurturing Education Excellence – We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.
