Technician - Electrical Installations

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

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Health schemes

Staff discounts

Generous pension scheme

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate in Cambridge is seeking an Electrical Installations Technician to support practical workshops. You will work with teaching staff to maintain equipment, prepare assessment bays, and assist students during sessions while upholding high Health & Safety standards.

This full-time, permanent role offers excellent progression into lecturing or assessing, with a strong focus on health & safety, teamwork, and reliable workshop operation.

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.
• Strong communication, organization, and ability to build positive relationships with learners.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Organization

Learner support

Electrical safety

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations

Level 3 Electrical qualification or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

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

• 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.
• 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

Important Notice

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.

We are an equal opportunities employer.