Electrical & Electronics Technician

RICHMOND UPON THAMES COLLEGE; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Twickenham is looking for a Technician to support students and staff in the Electrical/Electronic Engineering section. This full-time role includes preparing and maintaining equipment, demonstrating its use, and supervising students in workshops. Candidates should have a Level 3 qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, relevant experience, and effective communication skills. The position is fixed-term for one year with various benefits, including a new technology-focused STEM Centre environment.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Wellbeing programme

Cycling to work scheme

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
• Relevant experience in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
• Ability to work effectively with young people aged 16 - 19.

Responsibilities

• Support students and staff in the workshop.
• Prepare and maintain equipment for instructional use.
• Supervise students ensuring compliance with safety requirements.

Skills

Health and safety awareness

Communication skills

Flexible approach

Education

Level 3 qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Job description

We are seeking a Technician to support students and staff in our Electrical / Electronic Engineering section at our Richmond Campus. You would prepare and maintain equipment for use by lecturing staff and students, demonstrate the use of equipment and support the teaching teams in their delivery of the curriculum. You would also supervise students in the workshop ensuring that they comply with health and safety requirements and good workshop practice. Candidates would be expected to have a flexible approach.

You will need to possess a Level 3 qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, relevant experience in this area and the ability to work effectively with young people aged 16 - 19. You should have a good understanding of health and safety requirements and good communication skills.

This is a full-time role, 36 hours per week and is a 1 year Fixed Term Contract. Richmond upon Thames College is part of the Harrow, Richmond and Uxbridge College Group (HRUC) and is one of London's most successful Further Education Colleges providing education and training to 16-19 year old's and adults from across Richmond, London and Surrey, for over 80 years. We have opened a new building in 2020 and developed a brand-new technology-focused STEM Centre in September 2024. At HRUC we offer free onsite parking, wellbeing programme, cycling to work scheme, among other company benefits. This exciting and innovative new learning environment is located within the grounds of the current college site, so remains convenient for public transport links - it is adjacent to the A316 and just a short walk from Twickenham rail station and a number of regular London bus routes.

• Please note, we do not offer sponsorship for this role.