High Skills Technician - Electrical Installation

Dovetail And Slate Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail And Slate Limited is seeking a High Skills Technician in Electrical Installation in Middlesex to support practical workshops and maintain equipment in a busy teaching environment.

The role is permanent with a November 2026 start date; you will assist staff and learners, prepare materials for sessions and help ensure safe, well-organised workshop spaces.

Qualifications

• Level 2 in Electrical Installation or equivalent.
• Practical electrical industry experience in maintenance or installation.
• Up-to-date knowledge of electrical health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and repairing electrical tools, testing equipment and workshop machinery.
• Preparing materials, components and practical bays for student sessions and assessments.
• Providing technical assistance to staff and students during practical workshops.
• Maintaining a safe, organised workshop environment in line with health and safety regulations.
• Monitoring consumables and stock levels, and supporting material ordering.

Skills

Electrical installation

Tool maintenance

Health and safety

Communication

Organisation

Education

Level 2 Electrical Installation qualification

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Workshop machinery

Job description

High Skills Technician - Electrical Installation

Permanent

Location: Middlesex

Salary: £31,000 - £33,621 per annum

Are you a skilled electrician looking to bring your expertise into a workshop environment and support the next generation of installers?

About the Role

An FE College in London is seeking a High Skills Technician in Electrical Installation to provide technical support across its practical workshops. You'll work alongside teaching staff to keep equipment and workshop areas in good order, prepare materials for practical sessions, and give hand‑on support to learners as they develop their skills. This is a permanent role with a start date of November 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining and repairing electrical tools, testing equipment and workshop machinery.
• Preparing materials, components and practical bays for student sessions and assessments.
• Providing technical assistance to staff and students during practical workshops.
• Maintaining a safe, organised workshop environment in line with health and safety regulations.
• Monitoring consumables and stock levels, and supporting material ordering.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Level 2 qualification in Electrical Installation (or equivalent)
• Practical electrical industry experience, particularly in maintenance or installation work
• Up-to-date knowledge of electrical health and safety standards
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with learners

Desirable (but not essential):

• Level 3 Electrical qualification or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Previous experience in an education or training environment

If you're ready to bring your electrical expertise into a workshop setting and support learners on their journey into the trade, we'd love to hear from you.

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.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

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