Technician in Electrical (on-site)

Suffolk New College; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Suffolk New College is seeking a Technician in Electrical for on-site work at the Ipswich campus. You will prepare, maintain and safely manage equipment and materials in practical workspaces and provide technical support to staff and students.

You will contribute to health and safety activities and be prepared to undertake training such as first aid and fire marshall responsibilities. The role suits an organised individual who can work in a team or independently to support excellent student

Qualifications

• Experience providing technical advice and support in a college environment.
• Knowledge of health and safety and willingness to undertake related training (first aid, fire marshal).
• Ability to communicate with staff and students of varying ages.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, prepare and ensure safe electrical equipment and materials in practical spaces.
• Provide practical assistance and technical advice to staff and students.
• Support college health and safety activities and be prepared for training.

Skills

Health & safety awareness

Organised & methodical

Team communication

Job description

Technician in Electrical (on-site)

37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Starting salary is £27,363 per annum

This is an exciting opportunity to work at Suffolk New College as a Technician within the Electrical field. You will be required to provide a range of technical advice, support and practical assistance to our staff and students. You will be responsible for preparing, maintaining the equipment and materials within the practical workspaces, alongside ensuring safe working practices.

As part of your role, you will contribute to the wider College health and safety activity and therefore you should have a good understanding of health and safety and be prepared to undertake training in these areas e.g. first aid and fire marshall.

You will need to have an organised and methodical approach to ensure the smooth operations of the workspaces in order to support the delivery of an exceptional student experience. You will be able to communicate and engage with a range of audiences including young people and will work well both in a team and on your own initiative.

This post is based at Suffolk New College Ipswich campus however, Suffolk New College is a multi-campus site therefore you may be required to work at and travel between campuses.

At Suffolk New College, we promote the culture of BeSNC. Implementing BeSNC is not just a choice; it's a commitment to providing the best possible environment for our learners to thrive. It's a commitment to nurturing an inclusive and supportive community where each student, staff and community member can reach their full potential.

Closing date: Thursday 8th October 2026 at Midnight

Interview date: Friday 16th October 2026

The College reserves the right to close this advert early.

Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship.

You may use AI tools to support your application but all information must truthfully reflect your own skills and experience. You may be asked to discuss the details during the recruitment process.

This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our on-going commitment to Equality and Diversity, Suffolk New College guarantee to short list all applicants from a black or ethnic minority group who meet all of the essential criteria. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the vacancy. All appointments are subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

We do not recognise any agencies or search agencies acting on our behalf unless they have been officially engaged. Applicants should apply to us directly and not be persuaded to go via an agency.

The college will not recognise any agency fees for recruitment activities unless an active engagement linked to a specific role has been agreed.

The college will not pay fees associated with CVs or applicants who are sent to the college via agencies on a speculative basis or in response to college adverts.

Agencies should refrain from sending CVs to anyone working for the college on a speculative basis. The college will make approaches to agencies via our HR team if we feel that we need assistance with a post.