Technician - Brickwork

About Us:

Newham College London, now merged with NewVIc Sixth Form College, is the largest post-16 education provider in Newham. With campuses in East Ham, Stratford, Plaistow, and the London City Institute of Technology (LCIoT) in Canning Town, we serve over 11,000 students across a range of pathways - including 16-18 study, adult education, apprenticeships, and higher education.

With over 800 staff, four main campuses, and an annual turnover of £60 million, Newham College is one of the borough's largest employers and plays a key role in driving local economic and community development.

The Role.

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Brickwork Technician to provide high-quality technical support within our Construction provision. You will play a key role in supporting teaching, learning and assessment by ensuring workshops, equipment, materials and resources are well maintained, safe and ready for use. Working closely with lecturers and students, you will help create an engaging practical learning environment that enables learners to develop industry-standard skills.

Key responsibilities.

• Prepare workshops, tools, equipment and materials for practical lessons and assessments.
• Support lecturers and students during practical activities and demonstrations.
• Maintain workshop areas to a high standard, including cleaning, housekeeping and routine maintenance.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering materials and equipment.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure the safe storage of tools and materials.
• Assist with the maintenance, repair and servicing of workshop equipment.
• Promote and enforce safe working practices, ensuring compliance with Health and Safety legislation.
• Reclaim reusable materials and manage the safe disposal of waste and scrap materials.
• Liaise with suppliers and, where required, collect materials and equipment.
• Provide technical support across other curriculum areas and college sites as required.

Our Ideal candidate should have the following qualifications, skills and experience.

• Relevant vocational qualification in Brickwork or a related construction discipline.
• Level 1 English and Maths qualification (Level 2 desirable).
• Recent and relevant industry experience within brickwork or the wider construction sector.
• Competence in using a range of hand and power tools.
• Good understanding of Health and Safety requirements within workshop environments.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to maintain stores, equipment and resources effectively.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to supporting learning.
• Enthusiasm for working with young people and supporting their development.
• First Aid and Forklift qualifications are desirable, although training can be provided

Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education All employment offers are subject employment checks. These include (some of which are dependent on the role and the individual): Enhanced DBS including Children's Barred List check, DfE teaching/management Barred List check, on-line searches, overseas criminal record check, evidence of identity and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references, confirmation of medical fitness, evidence of relevant qualifications and a check of previous employment history.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects its staff to share this commitment. You will be required to become familiar with the College's policies, and comply with the requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are asked to complete mandatory training in relation to KCSIE and other key areas, and to read the relevant policies.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The College has a strong commitment to working towards the implementation of equality of opportunity in both service delivery and employment. The College's mission and strategic objectives directly support this aim. All employees are required to actively support the development, dissemination and implementation of this aim and related policies and programmes.

Recruitment Process
The email account you use to apply will be used for all recruitment communication. Please ensure that you use an email account that you regularly monitor.

All application forms must be fully completed, including a full record of education and employment history. Incomplete applications will not be considered for shortlisting.

The salary for this position is inclusive of London weighting. Please note that we advertise our salaries on a range to indicate the trajectory of progression that can be made. Appointments are usually made at the start of the salary range.

We regret that we are unable to respond to every application. Therefore, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.

Please note that we do not accept CVs

Closing Date: 23/08/2026

Interview Date: TBC