Technical Support Facilitator (Construction) (Barnstaple)

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Good with your hands? Organised and tidy? Background in any of the construction trades?

We’re looking for someone super-organised to work across our Construction departments. You don’t need any specialised experience / qualifications for this role, but an awareness of tools and materials and knowledge of Health and Safety would be an advantage. Whether you’re a bit handy around the house, or have previously worked in the construction trades, we’d love to hear from you.

You’ll need to be…

•organised and reliable

• supportive, patient and approachable

• happy to help students, with a great knack for explaining things simply and clearly

• flexible and happy muck to in and do what’s needed

• handy with tools and equipment

• Understand health and safety requirements

What you’ll be doing…

• ordering tools, equipment, materials – keeping stocks just right

• maintaining workspaces, keeping the building in tip top condition

• preparing for practical lessons

• supporting lessons by guiding students and sharing your knowledge

• lending a hand in all trade areas within construction

• Ensure a consistent and effective approach to Health and Safety is maintained

In return, you’ll get…

• an impressive 17% pension. No, that’s not a typo. We’ll pay an extra 17% of your salary into your pension pot

• at least 43 days’ paid holiday per year. That’s not a typo either

• progression - if you’re up for it, and you’ve got what it takes. Many of our staff started out doing this role

• a truly rewarding job, working with likeminded people who really care about what they do

• Up to £26.5k salary

For a chat or a tour contact Joe Gill, People Team Manager

Take a peek at the job description for more details.

Closing date: midnight 8th November 2026, however we reserve the right to close this vacancy early

We will be holding a selection process for this position on 16th November 2026 at our Barnstaple campus, EX31 2BQ

If you’d prefer to send a CV email in with the role in the subject line, making sure you cover full employment history and gaps in employment.

Safeguarding Statement

Exeter and North Devon College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.