via Reed · 18 September 2026 ·3 days ago

Plumbing Technician

Dovetail & Slate
Cambridgeshire Full-time GBP 25,000 – 27,000
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Plumbing Technician

Location: Cambridgeshire

Salary: £25,000 - £27,000 per annum

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

A leading Further Education college in Cambridgeshire is seeking a self-motivated and practical Plumbing Technician to join their dedicated Construction team. This role is essential to ensuring practical workshops run smoothly, providing students with the resources and environment they need to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare workshop areas, tools, and materials ahead of practical teaching sessions and demonstrations.

  • Maintain, repair, and service workshop equipment across all training areas.

  • Support teaching staff directly during practical sessions to assist students and uphold high standards of Health & Safety.

  • Manage stock levels to ensure materials and tools are available when required.

Requirements
  • Relevant vocational qualification in plumbing or a construction-related trade.

  • Demonstrable practical skills and strong knowledge of industry-standard tools, equipment, and materials.

  • Excellent organisational, communication, and administrative skills with the ability to work on your own initiative.

  • Previous technical experience within a Further Education or training environment is advantageous, though full training will be provided.

Benefits
  • Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays.

  • Highly competitive pension scheme.

  • Free on-site gym membership and discounted fitness classes.

  • BUPA Health Expenses cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme.

  • Discounts on retail, Apple products, and local college courses.

  • Free on-site parking and access to on-campus dining outlets.

  • Dedicated staff development and training opportunities.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory pre-employment references as part of the organisation's commitment to safeguarding.

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy.

Because education matters.

Dovetail and Slate Limited.

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.

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