Wet Trades Technician
| Posting date: | 04 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,667 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 February 2026 |
| Location: | Barnsley, South Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Barnsley College |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REC2361 |
Summary
Wet Trades Technician
Construction
Salary: £26,667 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent Full time 37 hours per week
Reference: REC2361 | Closing Date: Monday 9th February 2026
The Opportunity
Based at our state-of-the-art CUBE facility, you’ll play a vital role in supporting high-quality practical learning across brickwork, plastering and tiling within our Construction department.
Working alongside experienced tutors and curriculum leaders, you’ll help create a safe, well-equipped and industry-standard learning environment where students can develop practical skills, confidence and professional working habits. Your contribution will directly support learners as they prepare for successful careers in the construction industry.
What You’ll Be Doing
• Preparing and setting up materials, tools, and resources for practical lessons in wet trades such as bricklaying, plastering, and wall and floor tiling.
• Maintaining tools, equipment, and machinery to ensure they’re safe and ready for use.
• Assisting tutors and students during practical sessions to support teaching and learning.
• Managing stock levels and ordering materials as needed, keeping accurate inventories and records.
• Ensuring workshops and teaching areas are kept clean, organised, and compliant with health and safety standards.
• Supporting the creation of realistic training environments that replicate construction site conditions.
• Helping with the supervision of students during practical tasks, promoting professional working habits and safe practices.
• Assisting with the assessment of students’ practical work where appropriate.
About You
You’ll have strong hands-on experience in wet trades, ideally across more than one area such as bricklaying, plastering or tiling. You’ll be confident using industry-standard tools, materials and techniques, with a clear understanding of the importance of health and safety.
You’ll be organised, reliable and proactive, able to manage your own workload while working effectively as part of a team. You’ll enjoy supporting tutors, helping sessions run smoothly, and contributing to a positive learning environment.
You’ll take pride in maintaining a safe, clean and professional workshop and lead by example when it comes to safe working practices. Friendly and approachable, you’ll enjoy working with learners and supporting them to build confidence and practical skills.
Most importantly, you’ll be motivated by helping students succeed and preparing them for rewarding careers in the Construction industry.
Required
• Level 2 qualification in a relevant wet trade
• English and Maths GCSE at Grade C/4 or above (or willing to work towards)
• At least 3 years’ relevant industry experience
Closing date for applications is Monday 9th February 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.
Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.
Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
Construction
Salary: £26,667 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent Full time 37 hours per week
Reference: REC2361 | Closing Date: Monday 9th February 2026
The Opportunity
Based at our state-of-the-art CUBE facility, you’ll play a vital role in supporting high-quality practical learning across brickwork, plastering and tiling within our Construction department.
Working alongside experienced tutors and curriculum leaders, you’ll help create a safe, well-equipped and industry-standard learning environment where students can develop practical skills, confidence and professional working habits. Your contribution will directly support learners as they prepare for successful careers in the construction industry.
What You’ll Be Doing
• Preparing and setting up materials, tools, and resources for practical lessons in wet trades such as bricklaying, plastering, and wall and floor tiling.
• Maintaining tools, equipment, and machinery to ensure they’re safe and ready for use.
• Assisting tutors and students during practical sessions to support teaching and learning.
• Managing stock levels and ordering materials as needed, keeping accurate inventories and records.
• Ensuring workshops and teaching areas are kept clean, organised, and compliant with health and safety standards.
• Supporting the creation of realistic training environments that replicate construction site conditions.
• Helping with the supervision of students during practical tasks, promoting professional working habits and safe practices.
• Assisting with the assessment of students’ practical work where appropriate.
About You
You’ll have strong hands-on experience in wet trades, ideally across more than one area such as bricklaying, plastering or tiling. You’ll be confident using industry-standard tools, materials and techniques, with a clear understanding of the importance of health and safety.
You’ll be organised, reliable and proactive, able to manage your own workload while working effectively as part of a team. You’ll enjoy supporting tutors, helping sessions run smoothly, and contributing to a positive learning environment.
You’ll take pride in maintaining a safe, clean and professional workshop and lead by example when it comes to safe working practices. Friendly and approachable, you’ll enjoy working with learners and supporting them to build confidence and practical skills.
Most importantly, you’ll be motivated by helping students succeed and preparing them for rewarding careers in the Construction industry.
Required
• Level 2 qualification in a relevant wet trade
• English and Maths GCSE at Grade C/4 or above (or willing to work towards)
• At least 3 years’ relevant industry experience
Closing date for applications is Monday 9th February 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.
Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.
Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
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