Building Services Technician / Instructor

Chelmsford College; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Chelmsford is seeking a skilled individual to manage the operations of Electrical Installations and plumbing workshops. You will be responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of workshops, maintaining safety standards, and supporting the development of learners. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in electrical systems and good organisational skills. Full training and support will be provided for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing electrical systems and workshops.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Commitment to improving local workforce skills.

Responsibilities

• Run the operations of Electrical Installations and plumbing workshops.
• Organise and deliver workshop tasks to standards.
• Maintain inventory of materials and support learner needs.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and manage risk assessments.

Skills

Experience with electrical systems

Good organisational skills

Proactive and flexible approach

Job description

Job Overview

You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of our three Electrical Installations workshops, two plumbing workshops and stores. You will need to have experience of electrical systems and be willing to share your skills, knowledge and experience with our learners. We need someone that can organise and deliver workshop tasks to a good standard, maintain stock levels of materials, and support the needs of our learners. You will contribute to team meetings and be a key part of the team processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Run day‑to‑day operations of Electrical Installations workshops, plumbing workshops and stores.
• Organise and deliver workshop tasks to a good standard.
• Maintain stock levels of materials.
• Support learner needs and contribute to team meetings.
• Ensure health and safety compliance, keeping risk assessments up to date.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience with electrical systems.
• Good organisational and planning skills, proactive thinker, flexible approach.
• Commitment to improving industry standards and the skills of the local workforce.

Training & Support

Full training and support will be provided depending on your skills, knowledge and experience.

Commitments

The College is committed to equality and diversity, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share these commitments. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Salary & Benefits

Starting salary will be dependent on qualifications, skills and experience.

Application Process

Applications are considered upon receipt. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advert if we receive sufficient interest.