Electrical Installation Technician - Education & Workshop

The Bedford College Group; Bedford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Pension (People’s Pension)

Retail & Leisure Discounts

Professional development opportunities

Access to college courses

Job summary

The Bedford College Group seeks a Technician in Electrical Installation to support the Engineering department at Bedford College. The role involves assisting lecturers, preparing workshop areas, managing tools and stock, and ensuring safety in a busy electrical workshop.

You'll assist learners, support college engagement, and uphold safeguarding and professional standards while travelling between college locations as required.

Qualifications

• Must hold Level 2 NVQ/Diploma in a construction trade with practical electrical experience.
• English and Maths at Level 2 or a willingness to achieve these qualifications.
• Experience in electrical industry and ability to support workshops and learners.

Responsibilities

• Electrical Workshop & Teaching Support - Provide practical support to Lecturers, Trainers and learners within Electrical Installation and wider Construction workshops, preparing work areas and resources to support successful qualification achievement.
• Tools, Equipment & Stock Management - Maintain, service and repair tools and equipment, manage stock inventories and consumables, oversee equipment sign-in/out systems, process orders, and monitor expenditure against agreed budgets.
• Workshop Safety & Compliance - Maintain clean, safe and hazard-free workshop environments, ensure compliance with relevant safety regulations, undertake risk and COSHH assessments, and support day-to-day site and equipment security.
• Learner Support & College Engagement - Provide guidance to learners, manage student conduct appropriately, manufacture teaching aids where required, and contribute to marketing, engagement and wider Construction activities.
• Safeguarding & Professional Standards - Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion, health and safety, and continuous professional development while working in accordance with College policies and procedures.

Skills

Electrical experience

Workshop support

Stock management

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

Level 2 NVQ/Diploma in construction trade

English & Maths Level 2

Tools

Tools & Equipment maintenance

COSHH awareness

Job description

The Bedford College Group seeks a Technician in Electrical Installation to support the Engineering department at Bedford College. The role involves assisting lecturers, preparing workshop areas, managing tools and stock, and ensuring safety in a busy electrical workshop.

You'll assist learners, support college engagement, and uphold safeguarding and professional standards while travelling between college locations as required.