Technician - Electrical

Nottingham College; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottingham College seeks a workshop technician to support the Electrical Installation team at Highfields campus. The role involves setting up training environments, maintaining equipment, and supporting students' practical activities. Applicants should have a background in Engineering or Construction, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure.

Benefits

35 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounts at various stores via Vivup App

Various travel schemes including cycle to work

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience within a workshop or practical setting.
• Background in Engineering or Construction preferred.
• Ability to adapt to difficult situations.

Responsibilities

• Setting up practical training environments involving lifting and maintenance checks.
• Support students during practical activities.
• Ensure health and safety compliance.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to operate under pressure

Job description

Your future is here

A place to inspire

Being part of Nottingham College means playing a vital part in helping thousands of people reach their potential. Together, we’re making a positive difference to our learners, to our communities and to each other. We’re building better futures, for others and for ourselves.Here, you’ll work in a vibrant environment, in a rewarding role and for a college that values your contribution. Here, you will belong.

What you'll do

We are looking to recruit a workshop technician to support our Electrical Installation team based at our Highfields campus. Key duties include:-

• Setting up practical training environments that involves regular lifting, moving and maintenance checks of machinery
• Work proactively and take initiative with limited supervision
• Record keeping
• Understand risk assessments and COSSH requirements would be an advantage, however training will be provided

Who we're looking for

The ideal candidate will have experience within a workshop or practical setting, ideally with a background in Engineering or Construction with knowledge and ability to adapt to difficult situations.

• Excellent communication skills
• Willingness to operate under pressure
• Support students undertaking practical activity
• Ordering of stock and maintenance of tools and equipment
• Ensure health and safety compliance

For further details on this post which the job description and person specification cannot answer for you, please contact Lewis Overton (Assistant Principal - Highfields) on [e-mail].

Interviews / Assessments are planned for: 11th June 2025

Why Join us

• Competitive salary – £23,885 - £24,260 per annum FTE. (This will be pro-rata for term time only or part time posts)
• 35 daysAnnual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discountsat various stores and services across the UK via our Vivup App
• Varioustravel schemes including cycle to work, local transport season tickets and carsalary sacrifice scheme
• Opportunitiesfor professional development including 8 dedicated Continued PersonalDevelopment (CPD) days and our Request to Invest Programme

A place to belong

At Nottingham College, we’recommittedto creating a workplace where everyone feelssupported, valued, and understood.

We’re proud to be recognised as a Carer Confident employer, acknowledging the tailored support we offer to staff who balance their roles with caring responsibilities. As part of the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme, we’reactivelytackling the stigma around menstrual health and providing meaningfulsupportto those affected.

Ourcommitmentto wellbeing continues as we work towards becoming a Menopause Friendly accredited employer, ensuring those experiencing menopause and peri-menopausefeelheard andsupported.

Mental health matters here too — our network of accredited Mental Health First Aiders is always growing, helping to foster a culture ofcompassionandunderstandingacross the college.

Through our Wellness Cafés – informal gatherings that invite open conversation – colleagues are encouraged toshareexperiences andsupportone another. Whether navigating health challenges or balancing work and personal life, wellbeing is prioritised at Nottingham College, allowing you to thrive in your career.

Nottingham College is a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together, make a positive difference. Within ourinclusiveworkplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need.

Nottingham College iscommittedto safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers tosharethiscommitment. Background checks including employerreferences, and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Apply

If you’re ready to be part of something special, the futureis here. VisitNottingham College – Current Vacanciesto apply.

We shortlist and interview for our roles throughout the duration of the advert. Therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the stated closing date should we have a high volume of candidates. Please note that interview dates may be subject to change depending on availability