We’re looking for a Multi-Skills Technician to support our vocational construction workshops within a prison setting. Working alongside our Multi-Skills Trainer, you’ll help create a safe, practical, and engaging learning environment where learners develop essential trade skills such as plastering, painting and decorating, tiling, and dry lining.
This is a rewarding and varied role, ideal for someone with a construction background who is committed to supporting skill development and rehabilitation through hands-on learning.
What you’ll be doing:
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Preparing and maintaining workshop spaces, tools, and materials for training sessions
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Supporting practical activities and demonstrations aligned with City & Guilds Level 2 qualifications
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Assisting learners with tasks, offering guidance and encouragement
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Managing tool inventories and conducting safety checks
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Promoting health, safety, and security standards in line with prison protocols
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Helping with administrative tasks such as attendance records and progress tracking
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Collaborating with prison staff to support learner success and workshop delivery
What we’re looking for:
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A Level 2 qualification (or equivalent experience) in a construction trade
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Practical experience in trades such as plastering, tiling, painting and decorating, or dry lining
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Strong communication and teamwork skills
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A calm, confident presence – able to support others and handle challenges constructively
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A genuine interest in motivating learners and helping them grow
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Willingness to work towards teaching or assessing qualifications if not already held
Desirable (but not essential):
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Experience in a vocational or training setting
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Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths
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Knowledge of City & Guilds qualifications and workshop safety standards
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Awareness of restorative practices or supporting learners with additional needs
Here at People Plus, we make a positive difference to people’s lives – every single day.
We use our experience to support hundreds of thousands of people each year. Our committed teams work across Britain to deliver a range of public services, including employment support, skills training, prison education, starting a business, and support to help employers grow.
To put it simply, we:
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Support people to find and keep jobs
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Help people to set up their own businesses
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Deliver skills training to further people’s careers
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Work with employers to build a skilled and happy workforce
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Rehabilitate people with convictions
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Tackle the root causes of offending
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Support carers
We are extremely proud to be a Gold accredited Investors in People organisation. This demonstrates our commitment to creating the very best environment and culture for our colleagues to succeed and thrive.
