Technician - Plumbing

Full Time | Permanent | £26,440 Per Annum Who we are Winner of the Best Place to Work at the Tech South West Awards 2025, City College Plymouth offers a culture the College is proud of. Our core values of Respect, Ownership and Integrity help create an environment that supports a passion for teaching and learning. These values guide our work as we enrich our community through knowledge, experience and skills so every student can achieve their best. As one of the country’s largest providers of quality education and training, City College Plymouth is entering a period of transition to enable us to propel education into the future. We take pride in offering a learning environment and organisational culture that contribute positively to the health, wellbeing and sustainability of our community and enable all our students and staff to achieve their full potential. The Role A position has become available for an experienced and motivated individual to join the Plumbing Team. The student’s journey at City College Plymouth is at the core of what we do. As a department we continue to adapt to an ever evolving plumbing industry. We are seeking a dedicated Technician to ensure the smooth operation and upkeep of our four workshops. The successful candidate will be responsible for: - Maintaining and organising building assessment bays and framework supports. - Maintaining and keeping the workshops and stores are in working order - Keeping workshop stock up to date and ordering materials as needed. - Ensuring all tools, power tools, and PPE are in excellent condition. - Assisting tutors in the practical workshop by providing guidance to learners on practical tasks and training in preparation for assessments. If you have a keen eye for detail, strong organisational skills, and a passion for supporting both educators and learners in a hands-on environment, we would love to hear from you. What Will You Bring to the Role - Persistence:This role requires persistence because it involves consistently managing resources, maintaining equipment, supporting staff and students, and working efficiently under pressure while maintaining high standards of safety and organisation. - Adapting: Engage in regular interaction and communication within the team and across departments. Proactively network and connect with others to enhance the learner's journey. - Collaborating:Collaboration is important in this role because the technician must work closely with teaching staff, management, colleagues, and students to prepare resources, maintain safe workshops, manage materials, and support the smooth operation of the Plumbing department. - Problem Solving: Problem solving is essential in this role because the technician must identify and resolve issues with equipment, stock, materials, and workshop operations to ensure teaching staff and students can work safely and effectively without disruption.