Electrical Engineering Lab Technician - Education Safety

Wigan & Leigh College and University Centre; Wigan; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Family-friendly leave

Employee assistance programme

Medicash healthcare

Occupational health support

Counselling services

Specsavers eye vouchers

Job summary

Wigan & Leigh College is seeking an Electrical Engineering Technician to support practical learning across Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Level 3 through to higher-level study. You’ll prepare equipment, resources and laboratories, and help students and lecturers use specialist equipment safely and effectively.

This full‑time, permanent role offers a structured environment to develop hands-on engineering skills, with a salary of £27,467–£29,876 per year and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Level 2 English and maths or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prepare apparatus and equipment for practical teaching.
• Set up and calibrate electrical test equipment and instrumentation.
• Support lecturers and students during practical sessions and projects.
• Help students use tools and lab resources safely.
• Carry out routine inspection, PAT testing where appropriate, maintenance and fault diagnosis.
• Keep laboratories and workshops safe, clean and organised.
• Support risk assessments and health and safety requirements.
• Monitor stock and order components and equipment.
• Maintain accurate stock records and inventory.

Skills

Practical eng experience

Electrical tools

Test equipment

Instrumentation

Health & safety

Maintenance & fault diag

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Student support

Lab/workshop exp

Education

Level 2 qualification in Electrical Engineering

Level 2 English and maths

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Workshop tools

Testing instrumentation

Job description

Wigan & Leigh College is seeking an Electrical Engineering Technician to support practical learning across Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Level 3 through to higher-level study. You’ll prepare equipment, resources and laboratories, and help students and lecturers use specialist equipment safely and effectively.

This full‑time, permanent role offers a structured environment to develop hands-on engineering skills, with a salary of £27,467–£29,876 per year and a commitment to