Electrical Installations Technician

Dovetail and Slate Ltd; Ashford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education recruitment company is seeking an Electrical Installations Technician to help create a safe and engaging learning environment. Your responsibilities will include maintaining workshops, identifying safety risks, and preparing materials for lessons. The ideal candidate should have a Level 2 Construction Craft qualification, relevant industrial experience, and a willingness to obtain a forklift truck licence. This role offers generous benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Access to financial benefits and discounts

Pension schemes (TPS or LGPS)

Free on-site parking

Staff wellbeing and fitness resources

Employee recognition initiatives

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Qualified and motivated Electrical Installations Technician.
• Willingness to obtain a forklift truck licence.
• Experience in maintaining safe and organized work environments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure workshops and classrooms are maintained in a clean and safe condition.
• Identify and report health and safety risks.
• Prepare equipment and materials for lessons.

Skills

A Level 2 Construction Craft qualification

Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English

Relevant industrial experience

Forklift truck licence (desirable)

Job description

• Job Title - Electrical Installations Technician
• Salary - Up to £31,000
• Location - Surrey
• Contract Type - Permanent

We are seeking a qualified and motivated Electrical Installations Technician to join a dynamic team of industry professionals and inspire the next generation of Electricans.

Role Responsibilities

As an Electrical Technician, you will help create and maintain a safe, well‑organised, and high‑quality environment that supports positive learning experiences. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring workshops, classrooms, and compound areas are maintained in a clean, tidy, and safe condition
• Identifying and reporting any significant defects or health and safety risks
• Preparing equipment, tools, and materials for lessons and practical demonstrations
• Maintaining appropriate stock levels of materials, components, tools, and equipment on site

Person Criteria

To be successful in the role of Electrical Technician, you will have:

• A Level 2 Construction Craft qualification
• Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English
• Relevant industrial experience
• A forklift truck licence, or the willingness and ability to obtain one (desirable)

Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement
• Access to financial benefits and discounts
• Pension schemes (TPS or LGPS)
• Free on‑site parking
• Staff wellbeing and fitness resources
• Employee recognition initiatives
• Opportunities for professional development
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• The opportunity to make a positive difference to the lives of our students

Don't wait, apply today and be part of an inspiring educational environment that transforms lives! We have multiple jobs across this region currently so even if this one isn't quite right for you, we'd love to hear from you regardless.

If you are interested in this position, then please apply via the link. Alternatively, you can contact Izzy White to discuss the role in further detail. 07549120548 or

If this vacancy is not of interest to you at this time, but you happen to know someone who might be suitable and interested, then please kindly pass these details on to them.

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy.

Because education matters.

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.