We're Hiring: Carpentry and Joinery Technician

Location: Neath
Pay: £14.25–£16.20 per hour
Start Date: Immediate start
Contract: Full-time, temporary with the potential to become permanent

Are you passionate about carpentry and joinery and keen to support the next generation of skilled tradespeople?

TeacherActive is working in partnership with a Further Education college in Neath to recruit a Carpentry and Joinery Technician to join its construction department.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with practical industry experience who enjoys working in a hands-on environment and helping students develop their skills in the trade.

️ The Role

As a Carpentry and Joinery Technician, you will play a key role in supporting lecturers and students by ensuring the workshop is safe, organised and fully equipped for practical learning.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing tools, materials and equipment for practical lessons.
• Maintaining woodworking tools, machinery and workshop equipment.
• Ensuring health and safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Supporting lecturers and students during practical sessions.
• Helping to create a safe, well-organised and effective learning environment.

✅ What We're Looking For

The ideal Carpentry and Joinery Technician will have:

• A relevant qualification in Carpentry and Joinery.
• Practical experience within the carpentry and joinery industry.
• Experience using and maintaining woodworking tools, machinery and workshop equipment.
• A strong understanding of workshop health and safety procedures.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prepare materials efficiently.
• A positive, flexible and proactive approach to supporting both staff and students.

⭐ What's in It for You?

When you join TeacherActive, you can expect:

• Dedicated support: A team of consultants available 24/7 to support you throughout the onboarding process.
• Professional development: Access to CPD courses and certificates through the My-Progression channel.
• Competitive pay: Market-leading rates of pay.
• Referral rewards: Receive up to £100 through the TeacherActive Referral Scheme when you refer a friend. Terms and conditions apply.

Paid via PAYE

Our staff are paid through PAYE, giving you peace of mind that your tax and National Insurance contributions are handled correctly, with no unnecessary admin charges deducted from your hard-earned pay.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're an experienced Carpentry and Joinery Technician looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you!

Click APPLY NOW to register your interest, and I'll be in touch to discuss this fantastic opportunity.

Email: [email protected]
Contact Number: 01792 717477

Don't miss out on this opportunity to put your practical skills to work and help shape the next generation of construction professionals!

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.