Technician - Electrical Engineering

The Methodist Church in Britain; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wide range of employee benefits

Professional development opportunities

Staff wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Cardiff and Vale College in Wales is seeking a practical Electrical Technician to support hands-on sessions in the Engineering, Aerospace and Automotive team. You will prepare and maintain workshop equipment, assist with circuit setup and fault-finding, and help supervise learners.

The role involves ensuring health and safety compliance, stocking materials, and working alongside teaching staff to support curriculum delivery.

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification in a relevant subject area.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe practical environment.
• DBS check verified before start.

Responsibilities

• Support practical electrical engineering sessions and learner activities.
• Assist with setup, demonstration and fault-finding of electrical circuits, installations and systems.
• Support learners in the safe use of electrical tools, testing equipment and training rigs.
• Prepare, maintain and monitor equipment, tools and resources.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements, including PAT testing and COSHH procedures.
• Assist with stock control, ordering of materials and equipment maintenance.
• Work with teaching staff to support curriculum delivery and continuous improvement.

Skills

Health & safety

Electrical theory

Electrical testing

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Learner support

Independence

Education

Level 2 qualification

Job description

This technician post sits within the Engineering, Aerospace and Automotive team at Cardiff and Vale College, supporting practical electrical sessions. The work centres on preparing and maintaining workshop equipment, helping with circuit setup and fault-finding, and keeping stock and materials in order. It is a 37-hour role working alongside lecturing staff, with learners guided in the safe use of tools and test rigs. A valid DBS check must be in place before employment starts.

What the job involves

• Support practical electrical engineering sessions and learner activities
• Assist with setup, demonstration and fault-finding of electrical circuits, installations and systems
• Support learners in the safe use of electrical tools, testing equipment and training rigs
• Prepare, maintain and monitor equipment, tools and resources
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements, including PAT testing and COSHH procedures
• Assist with stock control, ordering of materials and equipment maintenance
• Work with teaching staff to support curriculum delivery and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification in a relevant subject area

Experience

• Relevant industrial experience

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge of health and safety requirements and safe working practices
• Understanding of electrical principles and electrical testing equipment
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Working independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to supporting learners and a high-quality learning environment

Checks & eligibility

• Valid, up-to-date DBS check

What's offered

• A wide range of employee benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Commitment to staff wellbeing