Technician - Electrical Installations

Dovetail & Slate; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Generous pension scheme

Staff discounts

Training and progression

Job summary

Dovetail & Slate are seeking an Electrical Installations Workshop Technician in Cambridgeshire. The role involves supporting practical workshops, maintaining equipment, preparing assessment bays, and assisting students while upholding health and safety standards.

There is a direct pathway to progression into lecturing or assessing, with a stable, full-time permanent contract and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations (or equivalent).
• 1+ years of practical electrical experience, particularly in maintenance or repair.
• Up-to-date knowledge of electrical Health & Safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Workshop maintenance: Maintain and repair electrical tools, testing equipment, and workshop machinery.
• Session preparation: Set up materials, components, and practical bays for student sessions, demonstrations, and exams.
• Instructional support: Provide technical assistance to staff and students during practical workshops.
• Health & Safety: Maintain safe, organized workshop environments in line with safety regulations and COSHH guidelines.
• Stock control: Monitor consumables, assist with stocktakes, and support material ordering.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Relationship building with learners

Health & safety knowledge

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations

Job description

• Job Title: Electrical Installations Workshop Technician
  Location: Cambridgeshire
  Salary: £25,192 - £27,152 per annum
  Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

  Role Overview

  A leading Further Education institution in Cambridgeshire is seeking an Electrical Installations Technician to provide technical support across its practical workshops.
  You will work alongside teaching staff to maintain equipment, prepare assessment bays, and assist students during practical sessions while ensuring high Health & Safety standards. This role offers an excellent work-life balance and a direct pathway to progress into lecturing or assessing.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Workshop Maintenance: Maintain and repair electrical tools, testing equipment, and workshop machinery.
  • Session Preparation: Set up materials, components, and practical bays for student sessions, demonstrations, and exams.
  • Instructional Support: Provide technical assistance to staff and students during practical workshops.
  • Health & Safety: Maintain safe, organized workshop environments in line with safety regulations and COSHH guidelines.
  • Stock Control: Monitor consumables, assist with stocktakes, and support material ordering.

  Essential Requirements

  • Qualifications: Minimum Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations (or equivalent).
  • Experience: 1+ years of practical electrical experience, particularly in maintenance or repair.
  • Safety: Up-to-date knowledge of electrical Health & Safety standards.
  • Skills: Strong communication, organization, and ability to build positive relationships with learners.

  Desirable Criteria

  • Level 3 Electrical qualification or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
  • Previous experience in an education or training environment.

  Key Benefits

  • £25,192 - £27,152 salary + generous pension scheme
  • Exceptional annual leave allowance plus bank holidays
  • Employer-funded training and clear progression into teaching
  • On-site parking, health schemes, and staff discounts

  We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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  Because education matters.