Electrical Technician

hireful; England; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Ashford is seeking an Electrical Technician to facilitate practical workshops, ensuring a safe and clean learning environment. The role includes preparing equipment for students and managing workshop safety. Ideal candidates will have at least a Level 2 construction qualification and relevant industrial experience. This position offers generous holiday entitlement, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work culture focused on making a positive impact on learners.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Financial benefits and discounts

Pension (TPS or LGPS)

Free on-site parking

Staff wellbeing and fitness resources

Employee recognition schemes

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Level 2 construction craft qualification required.
• Basic Math and English qualifications required.
• Relevant industrial experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness and safety of workshops and classrooms.
• Report any serious defects or safety hazards.
• Prepare equipment and materials for lessons and demonstrations.
• Manage stocks of materials, tools, and equipment.

Skills

Level 2 construction craft qualification

Level 2 – Maths & English

Relevant industrial experience

Forklift truck licence or ability

Job description

Electrical Technician

Electrical Technician – 37 hours per week. Employed for 52 weeks per year – £31,580.60 and option to have a lead in to teaching for the right candidate.

Our client is a further education college supporting young people and adults to take the next steps on their career path. They are an inclusive centre for lifelong learning, equipping their learners with the professional behaviours, skills and values that they will need for their careers. If you're passionate about education and want to make a difference, they'd love to hear from you.

The Electrical Technician will be based on site in Ashford, Middlesex and will be required support and facilitate practical workshops to provide technical support to the Lecturers and students.

About the role

As Electrical Technician you will create and maintain a high quality and safe environment that enhances learning experiences. Some of your key duties will include:

• Ensure workshops, classrooms and compound areas are kept clean and tidy and in a safe and orderly condition
• Reporting of serious defects or safety hazards
• Prepare all equipment, tools and material for lessons and demonstrations
• Ensure adequate stocks of materials, components, tools and equipment are held on site.

Qualifications

• Level 2 construction craft qualification
• Level 2 – Maths & English
• Forklift truck licence or ability and willingness to achieve – desirable
• Relevant industrial experience

Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement
• Financial benefits and discounts
• Pension (TPS or LGPS)
• Free on-site parking
• Staff wellbeing and fitness resources
• Employee recognition schemes
• Opportunities for professional development
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• The chance to make a positive impact on the lives of their students

Our client is proud to be an equal opportunities employee and is committed to diversity and inclusion within the workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity, age, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics. They are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out, in line with KCSIE, for all those who are shortlisted and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and 2 satisfactory references

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