Technician - Electrical

Weston College; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Weston-super-Mare is seeking a full-time Technician - Electrical. You will assist with managing workshops, ensure the safe usage of equipment, and support the staff in providing high-quality teaching materials. The ideal candidate will have Level 2 qualifications in Electrical, relevant experience, and possess up-to-date knowledge of Electrical practices within Construction. This role emphasizes staff welfare and development with various benefits including generous holidays and potential for hybrid working.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

2-week Christmas closure

Potential for hybrid working opportunities

Volunteering Days

Flexible start and finish times

Dedicated staff welfare officer

Generous pension scheme

Local and national staff discounts

Free parking across sites

Focus on staff wellbeing

Eye care benefits

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Level 2 (or equivalent) qualification in Electrical.
• Up to date knowledge of Electrical practices within Construction.
• Relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Construction teaching staff in managing workshops and classrooms.
• Organising the safe storage and usage of materials and equipment.
• Assisting staff in managing and purchasing resources and equipment.
• Preparing learning activities and designing equipment for use.

Job description

As one of the fastest-growing Colleges in the UK, delivering courses from entry level right up to Masters degrees, Weston College is an inspiring place to work. Why not join us as a Technician - Electrical?

This is a full-time role, working 37 hours per week.

Interviews for this role will take place on-site, at one of our college campuses in Weston-super-Mare.

Day to day duties

• Assisting the Construction teaching staff in the management of workshops, classrooms, and outdoor training areas.
• Organising and providing the safe storage usage and working of all materials and equipment by both staff and students, in conformity with Health and Safety regulations.
• Assisting staff in the management and the purchase of resources and equipment.
• Safely setting up, preparing learning activities, and / or designing, as appropriate, equipment for the use of students and staff.

Required skills and qualifications

• Level 2 (or equivalent) qualification in Electrical.
• Up to date knowledge of Electrical practices within Construction.
• Relevant experience.

Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement
• 2-week Christmas closure
• Potential for hybrid working opportunities
• Volunteering Days (Up to two days of paid volunteering leave per academic year)
• Flexible start and finish times outside of core hours, 9.30am - 3.00pm, Monday to Friday (only available during holiday periods for Academic staff)
• Dedicated staff welfare officer and wellbeing champions
• Generous pension scheme
• Local and national staff discounts
• Free parking across sites
• Various staff committees including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Autism and Menopause
• Focus on staff wellbeing
• Wellbeing@weston hub
• Eye care including free eye test and a contribution towards glasses
• Annual staff conference with guest speakers
• Employee assistance programme – available 24/7, 365 days a year
• Training and development opportunities with a focus on progression

Weston College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please be aware that Weston College reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Due to the volume of recruitment, we are unable to offer feedback to any unsuccessful candidates.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received.