Technician - Electrical

Hopwood Hall College; Middleton; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Middleton is seeking a support staff member for the Electrical Installation Automotive and Security department. The role involves assisting teaching staff, maintaining equipment, and preparing materials for practical sessions. An interest in construction is essential; experience in the trade is highly desirable. Basic IT skills and a willingness to undertake training are required. A qualification related to the role is beneficial but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Interest in trade areas, such as carpentry or painting.
• Basic IT skills with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to teaching staff.
• Prepare and assist in practical sessions.
• Maintain and repair specialist equipment.

Skills

Interest in Construction

Ability to work as part of a team

Basic level in Microsoft Word and Excel

Education

Qualification relating to the role (optional)

Job description

Application Deadline: 24 August 2025

Department: Electrical Installation Automotive and Security

Location: Middleton

Compensation: £24,879 / year

Description

To facilitate the learning process by supporting staff and students in an effective learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• To provide direct support to teaching staff by maintaining and promoting lively working environment and practices.
• To work with and ensure that staff and students have access to studios, workshops, equipment as required.
• To prepare and assist in activities ensuring all materials and equipment are prepared in readiness for practical sessions and retrieved after the activity has ceased.
• Maintain and repair specialist equipment and be responsible for the security of equipment and tools.
• To assist with the supervision of students working on project work.
• Be flexible in supporting the sections requirements and cross college tasks.
• Ensure continuous development and improvement of professional knowledge.
• Be responsible for ordering requisitions and storekeeping.
• Any other duties, of a similar level of responsibility, as may be required.
  
  

Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential Criteria

An interest in Construction

Desirable Criteria

Experience and understanding of construction such as Carpentry and joinery, Painting and Decorating or other. An understanding of using power tools and woodworking machines would be desirable but can be trained for the right candidate, working as part of a team to support tutors within their roles, although not mandatory a qualification relating to the role would be beneficial or the willingness to work towards one.

How Identified: Knowledge of trade areas, Application

Experience

Essential Criteria

Experience of working in the trade

How Identified: Application/Interview

IT Skills

Essential Criteria

Basic Level in Microsoft applications particularly Word and Excel

Willing to undertake training appropriate to the role

How Identified: Application/Interview