Plastering Technician

Plastering Technician

Wigan

£26,000 - £29,500 + Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced Plasterer looking to move away from full-time site work?

Do you want to use your industry experience to support the next generation of construction professionals without moving into a full teaching role?

Would you like to join a well-established Further Education provider with excellent benefits and a strong focus on practical training?

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Plasterer / Plastering Technician to join a well-established Further Education provider within its Construction department. You'll play an important role in ensuring practical workshops are safe, organised and fully prepared, while providing technical support to lecturers and helping students develop confidence in their practical skills.

You'll use your industry knowledge to support practical learning, demonstrate safe working practices and ensure students have access to the tools, materials and equipment they need to succeed.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Plasterer looking to move away from full-time site work and into an education environment, while continuing to use their practical skills and industry knowledge.

The role:

*Prepare Plastering and wider Construction workshops for practical teaching sessions.
*Prepare and organise tools, materials, equipment and workshop areas.
*Set up and reset practical workspaces before and after sessions.
*Provide technical support to lecturers before, during and after practical sessions.
*Support students with practical workshop activities under the direction of teaching staff.
*Demonstrate the safe and effective use of plastering tools, equipment and materials.
*Help students develop safe working habits, professional standards and confidence in practical activities.
*Take a lead role in supporting Health & Safety across Construction workshop areas.
*Carry out routine workshop and equipment checks.
*Identify and report damaged, missing or unsafe equipment.
*Maintain, organise and oversee tools, machinery, materials and workshop resources.
*Carry out basic maintenance and ensure equipment remains safe and fit for use.
*Monitor stock levels and support ordering and replenishment of materials.
*Ensure tools and materials are stored safely and appropriately.
*Support Open Evenings, taster sessions and other college events where required.
*Keep technical knowledge and industry skills up to date.

The person:

*Experienced Plasterer or Plastering professional.
*Relevant qualification in Plastering Level 2 or above.
*Strong practical knowledge of plastering techniques, materials and tools.
*Previous experience working within the construction industry.
*Experience using and maintaining hand tools, equipment and workshop resources.
*Strong understanding of Health & Safety within construction or practical workshop environments.
*Confident demonstrating the safe use of tools and equipment.
*Able to work across college sites and workshop areas when required.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.