Electrical Lab Technician - Education & Training

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

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.