Electrical Engineering Technician

The Methodist Church in Britain; Wigan; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Medicash healthcare plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Wigan and Leigh College is seeking an Electrical Engineering Technician to support practical teaching across electrical and electronic engineering from Level 3 to higher-level study. You will prepare equipment, set up test instruments, and assist lecturers and students in practical sessions while maintaining safe labs and stocked workshops.

The role requires an enhanced DBS check and a commitment to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Level 2 English and maths or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prepare apparatus, components and specialist 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, testing equipment and laboratory 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 electrical components, consumables and equipment.
• Maintain accurate stock and inventory records.
• Manage the safe storage, issue and return of tools and equipment.
• Keep technical knowledge current and up to date.
• Collaborate with the Engineering team to improve learning environments.

Skills

Electrical tools

Test equipment

Health and safety

Maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Organization

Communication

Digital skills

Student support

Education

Level 2 Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Level 2 English & Maths

Tools

Electrical testing tools

Calibration equipment

Job description

An Electrical Engineering Technician in the Construction department at Wigan and Leigh College, supporting practical learning in electrical and electronic engineering from Level 3 to higher-level study. The post prepares equipment and components, sets up test instruments, supports lecturers and students in practical sessions, and keeps labs and workshops safe and stocked. Existing technicians and experienced industry practitioners are both invited to apply. An enhanced DBS check is required and is arranged by the college once appointed.

What the job involves

• Prepare apparatus, components and specialist 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, testing equipment and laboratory 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, COSHH and other health and safety requirements
• Monitor stock and order electrical components, consumables and equipment
• Maintain accurate stock and inventory records
• Manage the safe storage, issue and return of tools and equipment
• Keep technical and occupational knowledge current
• Work with the wider Engineering team to improve practical learning environments

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification or above in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or a related technical discipline
• Level 2 English and maths, or equivalent

Experience

• Practical electrical and/or electronic engineering experience

Skills & knowledge

• Confidence using electrical tools, test equipment and instrumentation
• Good understanding of health and safety in practical engineering environments
• Ability to carry out routine maintenance and basic fault diagnosis
• Strong organisation and attention to detail
• Good communication and digital skills
• Willingness to support students developing practical skills

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check

Other

• Ability to work safely within engineering laboratories and workshops
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusivity
• Willingness to maintain current technical and occupational competence
• Ability to work across college sites when required

Nice to have

• Experience in a laboratory, workshop, education or training environment

What’s offered

• Generous annual leave entitlement, including bank holidays
• Family-friendly leave policies
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Salary sacrifice schemes, including Cycle to Work and buy tech
• Medicash healthcare plan
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and confidential counselling
• Ongoing professional development and progression routes
• Railcard and Tusker Green Car Scheme