Technical Trainer in Carpentry and Joinery

Location: Chesterfield
Salary: £27,194 - £29,697 per annum*
Closing Date: 05/11/2026 17:00
Position Type: {Advertised Full Time / Part Time}
Expiry Date: 05/11/2026 17:00

*Salary includes a ‘market rate supplement’ for candidates recruited from a specialist or shortage skills area

(37 hours per week / 52 weeks per year)

38 days paid holiday per year

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

 

Chesterfield College is an outstanding place to work and has superb staff benefits including a voucher discount scheme, cycle to work, healthcare plan, free annual flu jabs and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

 

For further details of our staff benefits, please visit https://www.chesterfield.ac.uk/workingforus/

 

To apply for this role, please visit our website at http://www.chesterfield.ac.uk/jobs/

 

Applications should be made with a CV and a supporting personal statement of no more than 300 words clearly demonstrating how you meet the person specification.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Technical Trainer in Carpentry & Joinery to join our Construction team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in the safe and effective operation of our Carpentry & Joinery department, supporting both full-time learners and apprentices in developing the skills, knowledge, and behaviours required for successful careers within the construction industry.

Working closely with teaching staff, employers, and industry partners, you will help create a professional and engaging learning environment, ensuring learners gain practical experience while maintaining the highest standards of health and safety.

Key Responsibilities

Support the day-to-day running of the Carpentry & Joinery workshops and training facilities.

Work directly with groups of learners and apprentices, providing practical demonstrations, guidance, and technical support.

Promote and reinforce excellent standards of Health & Safety, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and departmental procedures.

Assist in maintaining high standards of learner achievement, attendance, retention, and progression.

If you are passionate about Carpentry & Joinery and want to inspire the next generation of skilled tradespeople while ensuring a safe and professional learning environment, we would love to hear from you. Join us and help learners develop the technical, practical, and employability skills needed to succeed in the construction industry.

The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.