Technician in Plumbing and Electrical Installation

The Methodist Church in Britain; East Finchley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Oaklands College is seeking a technician in the Electrical Installation department to prepare and maintain installation bays, tools and equipment for practical sessions. The role involves first-line repairs, inspections and supporting learners during lessons.

You will manage workshop resources, assist with apprenticeships and events, and help ensure compliance with health and safety standards and electrical regulations such as BS 7671.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in electrical installation or equivalent.
• Industry experience in electrical installation.
• Experience maintaining tools, equipment and workshop resources.
• Experience supporting apprenticeships or training programmes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, set up and maintain electrical installation bays, tools, equipment and workshop resources for practical sessions
• Carry out routine inspections, servicing, first‑line maintenance and fault diagnosis, keeping equipment safe and compliant
• Provide practical support in lessons, demonstrating safe equipment use and supporting learners
• Manage workshop materials, consumables and resources, maintaining stock levels and coordinating orders
• Conduct regular health and safety inspections and keep accurate compliance records
• Support risk assessments and oversee safe working practices, including PUWER, COSHH, PAT testing and electrical standards
• Support departmental activities such as workshop planning, open events, employer engagement, learner competitions and curriculum projects
• Contribute to continuous improvement and work with colleagues to deliver a strong learner experience

Skills

BS 7671 knowledge

Health & safety

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Learner support

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 in electrical installation

Tools

Workshop equipment maintenance

PAT testing knowledge

Job description

This is a technician post in the Electrical Installation department at Oaklands College, supporting the workshop where electrical learners train. The work centres on preparing and maintaining installation bays, tools and equipment, carrying out inspections and first-line repairs, and managing consumables so practical sessions run without interruption. Alongside teaching staff, the post-holder gives hands‑on help during lessons and supports apprenticeships and wider events such as employer engagement and learner competitions. Applicants need a Level 3 electrical qualification or equivalent and industry experience in electrical installation.

What the job involves

• Prepare, set up and maintain electrical installation bays, tools, equipment and workshop resources for practical sessions
• Carry out routine inspections, servicing, first‑line maintenance and fault diagnosis, keeping equipment safe and compliant
• Provide practical support in lessons, demonstrating safe equipment use and supporting learners
• Manage workshop materials, consumables and resources, maintaining stock levels and coordinating orders
• Conduct regular health and safety inspections and keep accurate compliance records
• Support risk assessments and oversee safe working practices, including PUWER, COSHH, PAT testing and electrical standards
• Support departmental activities such as workshop planning, open events, employer engagement, learner competitions and curriculum projects
• Contribute to continuous improvement and work with colleagues to deliver a strong learner experience

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in electrical installation or equivalent

Experience

• Industry experience within electrical installation
• Maintaining tools, equipment, machinery and workshop resources
• Workshop management, machine maintenance, or supporting apprenticeships and training programmes

Skills & knowledge

• Good working knowledge of current electrical regulations, including BS 7671
• Understanding of health and safety requirements in workshop environments
• Ability to work effectively with both learners and staff
• Strong organisational, communication and problem‑solving skills, with excellent attention to detail
• Communicating effectively with learners of varying abilities and experience levels

Other

• Calm, approachable and supportive in busy workshop environments
• Passionate about education, training and helping learners succeed
• Proactive and collaborative in teamwork
• Reliable, flexible and adaptable
• Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and safeguarding
• High awareness of health and safety standards and best practice

Nice to have

• Experience working within an educational or training environment
• Assessing or teaching qualifications such as AET or TAQA
• Experience supporting apprentices or learners in a workshop setting
• PAT testing qualification
• Knowledge of e‑learning platforms and digital learning resources

What’s offered

• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions
• Structured induction, CPD opportunities and free Adult Community Learning courses
• Employee Assistance Programme and mental health support, including trained peer supporters
• Free onsite permit parking and gym access at the St Albans campus
• Cycle to Work Scheme and discounted UNO bus travel
• Discounted wellbeing and beauty treatments and eye care vouchers
• Financial wellbeing support and employee benefits programme