Electrical Installation Technician

Wiltshire College & University Centre; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Wiltshire is seeking an Electrical Installation Technician. You will provide hands-on support to students in electrical workshops, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations. This role requires NVQ Level 2 in Electrical Installation, relevant industry experience, and a strong understanding of health and safety regulations. The position offers a competitive salary and generous leave, with the opportunity to impact the next generation of electricians.

Benefits

Competitive salary

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Retail discounts

Free onsite car parking

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or above in Electrical Installation or a related field.
• Industry experience in electrical installation, maintenance, or related field.
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations related to electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist instructors and students during practical lessons.
• Organise and maintain tools, equipment, and teaching resources.
• Support students in their practical assessments and provide mentoring.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and electrical standards.
• Collaborate with faculty to introduce new technologies.

Job description

Overview

Electrical Installation Technician – Trowbridge, Wiltshire

Salary: £24,331 rising to £24,841 per annum

Wiltshire College & University Centre have an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Installation Technician to join our team.

About Us

Wiltshire College & University Centre plays a vital role in Wiltshire’s economy, inspiring people to develop the skills they need to achieve. Our four main campuses are learning hubs in their communities, and we aspire to be an outstanding, financially robust and commercially agile provider, achieving our clear social mission on behalf of learners and employers across Wiltshire and beyond. Our campuses deliver a diversity of facilities from the country estate and farm of our Lackham campus to new hi-tech digital and state of the art facilities at our Trowbridge, Salisbury and Chippenham sites. We have invested £65 million in our estate over the past 10 years. Our turnover is £45 million per annum and growing, we employ some 650 staff, and support around 11,500 students.

The Role

Wiltshire College & University Centre is on the lookout for an innovative and skilled Electrical Installation Technician to join our forward-thinking team. In this role, you'll work closely with both students and faculty, providing hands-on support, expert guidance, and mentorship in our electrical installation workshops and classrooms. If you’re passionate about developing the next generation of electricians and thrive in an educational environment, this role is your opportunity to make a significant impact.

Responsibilities

• Technical Support: Assist instructors and students during practical lessons, ensuring a safe, productive learning environment
• Workshop Maintenance: Organise and maintain tools, equipment, and teaching resources for electrical installation
• Student Engagement: Support students in their practical assessments and provide one-on-one mentoring where necessary
• Compliance: Ensure all activities and resources comply with relevant health, safety, and electrical standards
• Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with faculty to introduce new technologies and approaches in electrical installation techniques

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or above in Electrical Installation or a related field
• Industry experience in electrical installation, maintenance, or related field
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations related to electrical systems

If you're ready to inspire and guide the next generation of electricians and want to be part of a dedicated educational community, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 30 days annual leave for Professional Service Staff plus bank holidays and additional closure days over the Christmas period
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Discounts with a wide variety of retailers
• Free onsite car parking

Application Process

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in Keeping Children Safe in Education. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children’s barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

To submit your application for this exciting Electrical Installation Technician opportunity, please click Apply now.

PLEASE NOTE: Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document.

Closing date: 22nd October

Shortlist date: TBC

Interview date: TBC