Technician In Plumbing And Electrical Installation

Oaklands College; St Albans; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Oaklands College in St Albans is recruiting a Technician in Electrical Installation to provide practical support in our workshop environment, ensuring high-quality teaching and safe, well-equipped facilities for every learner. You will play a key role in supporting students to develop practical skills and confidence in electrical installation work.

Responsibilities include preparing and maintaining bays, tools, and resources, carrying out routine inspections and fault diagnosis, and supporting

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Installation.
• Industry experience in electrical installation.
• Knowledge of BS 7671 and current electrical regulations.
• Experience maintaining tools, equipment and workshop resources.
• Experience supporting learners and staff in a workshop.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, professional workshop environment for teaching and learning.
• Prepare and maintain electrical installation bays, tools, and resources for practical sessions.
• Conduct routine inspections and first-line maintenance of equipment; diagnose faults.
• Support teaching staff during lessons and guide learners in safe equipment use.
• Manage workshop stock and coordinate orders to prevent interruptions.
• Ensure compliance with PUWER, COSHH, PAT and electrical standards.

Skills

Health & safety

Organisational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Learner support

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

BS 7671 knowledge

Tools

PAT testing knowledge

Workshop equipment maintenance

Job description

Ready to Help Power the Next Generation of Electricians?

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Oaklands College for a passionate and proactive Technician in Electrical Installation to provide high-quality technical and practical support within our Electrical Installation department.

The Oaklands Education Group is a vibrant and diverse learning-centred community, providing transformational education for over 100 years. Oaklands is more than just a College and is well positioned to be internationally known, nationally recognised, regionally relevant, and locally significant.

As part of our continued growth and commitment to outstanding technical education, we are seeking a skilled and motivated professional to support both learners and teaching staff in a dynamic workshop environment. You will play a key role in ensuring students have access to safe, well-maintained facilities and resources that enable them to develop the skills and confidence needed to succeed within the electrical industry.

Your Day-to-Day Impact

As a Technician in Electrical Installation, you will be responsible for maintaining a professional, safe, and effective workshop environment that supports high-quality teaching and learning.

A significant part of your role will involve preparing, setting up, and maintaining electrical installation bays, tools, equipment, and workshop resources required for practical sessions. You will carry out routine inspections, servicing, first-line maintenance, and fault diagnosis, ensuring all equipment remains safe, operational, and compliant with relevant legislation and regulations.

Working closely with teaching staff, you will provide practical support during lessons, demonstrating the safe use of equipment and supporting learners as they develop their technical skills and industry knowledge. Your guidance will help create a positive learning environment where students can build confidence and achieve their full potential.

You will ensure that workshop materials, consumables, and resources are effectively managed, maintaining stock levels and coordinating orders so that practical activities can be delivered without interruption.

Health and safety will be central to your role. You will conduct regular inspections, maintain accurate compliance records, support risk assessments, oversee safe working practices, and ensure adherence to relevant regulations including PUWER, COSHH, PAT testing requirements, and current electrical standards.

You will also support wider departmental activities including workshop planning, open events, employer engagement activities, learner competitions, and curriculum projects. Through continuous improvement and collaboration with colleagues, you will contribute to an outstanding learner experience.

Is This You?

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant qualification in Electrical Installation (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).

• Industry experience within electrical installation.

• Good working knowledge of current electrical regulations, including BS 7671.

• Understanding of health and safety requirements within workshop environments.

• Experience maintaining tools, equipment, machinery, and workshop resources.

• Ability to work effectively with both learners and staff.

• Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience in workshop management, machine maintenance, or supporting apprenticeships and training programmes.

Desirable Experience

• 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.

Personal Attributes

• Calm, approachable, and supportive within busy workshop environments.

• Passionate about education, training, and helping learners succeed.

• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.

• Ability to communicate effectively with learners of varying abilities and experience levels.

• Proactive and collaborative approach to teamwork.

• Commitment to maintaining safe, professional, and inspiring workshop facilities.

• Reliable, flexible, and adaptable.

• Strong commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, and safeguarding.

• High awareness of health and safety standards and best practice.

Your Future Starts at Oaklands

At Oaklands, we care about your wellbeing and development. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, happiness, and success, all within a welcoming, inclusive, and values-driven work environment where your contribution truly matters.

Here's What You Can Look Forward To:

• Generous holiday allowance of 30 days plus bank holidays

• Local Government Pension Scheme with excellent employer contributions

• Fully funded teacher training (where applicable) and structured induction support

• Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities and free Adult Community Learning courses

• Free onsite permit parking

• Free access to our on-site gym at the St Albans campus (time restrictions may apply)

• Discounted wellbeing and beauty treatments

• Cycle to Work Scheme, promoting active travel and healthy living

• Discounted travel through the UNO Bus Scheme

• Financial wellbeing support and employee benefits programme

• Eye Care Vouchers

• Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support and advice

• Mental Health & Wellbeing Support, including trained peer supporters

• Staff Development Days & Awards celebrating your achievements and impact

Oaklands College is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and actively welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Oaklands College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all students and staff, irrespective of their position or role within the College, together with Governors, agency workers, volunteers, placement students, subcontractors, and partners, to share this commitment.

We review applications on a rolling basis and may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of interest.