Electrical Installations Technician

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

Job summary

A specialist education recruitment company is seeking a qualified Electrical Installations Technician to join their dynamic team in Surrey. You will maintain a safe and organized environment, preparing tools and materials for practical lessons while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Successful candidates will have relevant qualifications and industrial experience, with opportunities for professional development and access to employee benefits. Join us and make a difference for students in a supportive work environment.

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure workshops, classrooms, and compound areas are maintained in a clean, tidy, and safe condition.
• Identify and report any significant defects or health and safety risks.
• Prepare equipment, tools, and materials for lessons and practical demonstrations.
• Maintain appropriate stock levels of materials, components, tools, and equipment on site.

Skills

A Level 2 Construction Craft qualification

Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English

Relevant industrial experience

Forklift truck licence (willingness to obtain)

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. (phone number removed) 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 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.