Technician/Demonstrator - Electrical Installations

Cambridge Regional College; Milton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Investors in People Gold status

Generous holiday

Generous pension scheme

Free gym membership

Discounted college courses

Free annual flu vaccination

Free on-site car parking with EV

Retail discounts

Job summary

Cambridge Regional College is seeking a Technician/Demonstrator in Electrical Installations to support learning programmes at the Cambridge and Huntingdon campuses. The role involves preparing workshops, maintaining equipment and assisting teaching staff during practical sessions and assessments.

The successful candidate should have at least one year of relevant electrical trade experience, sound Health & Safety knowledge, and a Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations.

Qualifications

• At least one year’s relevant trade experience in an electrical environment.
• Up-to-date knowledge of Health & Safety requirements relating to Electrical Installations.
• Good interpersonal, administrative and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and carry out basic repairs to equipment within workshops and training areas.
• Prepare and set up equipment, tools, materials and assessment areas for practical sessions and demonstrations.
• Provide practical support to teaching staff during workshop sessions, demonstrations and assessments.
• Help maintain a safe, organised and effective working environment, ensuring good Health & Safety practices are followed at all times.
• Support the development and preparation of practical activities for learning programmes.
• Contribute to team meetings and the ongoing development of the Electrical Installations provision.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Administrative skills

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations

Job description

Technician/Demonstrator - Electrical Installations

Cambridge Regional College have an exciting opportunity for a technician to join our Electrical Installations team at our Cambridge and Huntingdon Campus. You will join us on a full time basis and in return you will receive a competitive salary of between £26,325.64- £28,373.84 paper annum, plus staff benefits.

Cambridge Regional College is a large and inspirational centre of learning with Campuses in Cambridge and Huntingdon. We have outstanding teaching and leisure facilities and a reputation for excellence in a number of fields. Our campus facilities are among the best in the country, and you’ll find a modern teaching environment with lots of energy and interaction. CRC is a college to be proud of and to be in.

About the role:

To provide high-quality technical support to learning programmes within the Electrical Installations department, ensuring workshops, equipment and practical teaching areas are effectively prepared and maintained. The post holder will work closely with teaching staff to support practical sessions and demonstrations and will also contribute to course development, team meetings and the continued growth of the department.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone interested in developing a career within education and could provide a pathway into teaching and assessing in the future.

The successful applicant will report to the Assistant Head of Department for Electrical Installations for day-to-day responsibilities and other departmental duties.

Location: Predominantly based at the Cambridge Campus, although occasional travel to the Huntingdon Campus may be required.

Main Responsibilities

• Maintain and carry out basic repairs to equipment within workshops and training areas.
• Prepare and set up equipment, tools, materials and assessment areas for practical sessions and demonstrations.
• Provide practical support to teaching staff during workshop sessions, demonstrations and assessments.
• Help maintain a safe, organised and effective working environment, ensuring good Health & Safety practices are followed at all times.
• Support the development and preparation of practical activities for learning programmes.
• Contribute to team meetings and the ongoing development of the Electrical Installations provision.

Further responsibilities and duties are detailed within the full Job Description.

What we are looking for in our role:

We are looking for someone with at least one year’s relevant trade experience, including practical experience within an electrical environment, particularly in maintenance and repair. You will have up-to-date knowledge of Health & Safety requirements relating to Electrical Installations, alongside good interpersonal, administrative and communication skills. You should be well organised, able to meet deadlines and confident in building positive working relationships with both colleagues and students. Applicants should also hold a minimum Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations.

Safeguarding statement

Cambridge Regional College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, we expect all workers and employees to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The College reserves the right to fill this vacancy ahead of the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.

We are CRC

Cambridge Regional Collegeis a large and inspirational centre of learning with Campuses in Cambridge and Huntingdon. We have outstanding teaching and leisure facilities and a reputation for excellence in several fields. Our campus facilities are among the best in the country, and you’ll find a modern teaching environment with lots of energy and interaction. CRC is a college to be proud of and to be in.

In addition, we value our staff as we understand they make the difference in transforming lives, our investment in our staff has been formally recognised in being accredited withInvestors in People Gold status.

Generous holiday

Teaching staff 42 days, management 35 days and support staff 27 days. In addition to 8 days bank holidays plus Christmas closure

Generous pension scheme

Generous Contributory Pension Schemes: TPS 28.68% and LGPS 17.10%

Free gym membership options

and discounted classes (Cambridge campus)

Discounted rates on college courses

Occupational Health services

Free annual flu vaccination

and Corporate Eye Care Scheme

Free on-site car parking

with EV charging spaces available

Exclusive retail discounts

High street and online store options with Rewards@CRC

On site subsidised outlets

restaurants, retail & coffee including Costa and Starbucks

Free independent telephone counselling service

with our Employee Assistant Programme

Staff Development opportunities

Plus discounted or fully funded rates on college course

Values

Welcoming /Empowering
Aspirational /Resilient /Excellent
Courageous /Respectful /Collaborative